Eligibility & Cost
The Counseling & Wellness Center welcomes all registered USF students. When emergency care or hospitalization is required, arrangements will be made for transfer to a local hospital at the student’s expense. The wellness center also provides services to faculty, administrators and staff (referral and/or consultation only). There is no fee for services provided to students or univeristy employees.
Hours & Contact Info
COUNSELING OFFICE
Tower Hall, Second Floor - Room S213
800-236-3231
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
A counselor is available in the event of immediate need after hours and on weekends by calling 800-236-3231.
WELLNESS OFFICE & HEALTH RECORDS
Tower Hall, Second Floor - Room S213
815-740-3864
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome. Scheduled appointments are preferred for vaccines.
Additional Resources
ON-CAMPUS HELP
Emergency/Safety & Security .... 815-740-3200
Wellness Center 815-740-3864
Counseling 800-236-3231
University Ministry 815-740-2274
OFF-CAMPUS HELP
Police, Fire, Paramedics .................... 911
Crisis Line (24-hour) 815-722-3344
Groundwork (Domestic Violence) 815-729-1228
Poison Control 800-942-5969
Medical - Hospitals
Ascension Saint Joseph
333 Madison Street, Joliet
Main ........................... 815-725-7133
Emergency Room ............ 815-741-7660
Silver Cross Hospital
1900 Silver Cross Boulevard, New Lenox Main 815-740-1100
Emergency Room 815-740-7051
Medical - Quick Care Facilities
Emmediate Cure. . . . . . . . . . . . 815-733-5952
1508 Essington Road, Unit 5, Joliet
Physician Immediate Cure. . . . . . 815-725-2121
8oo N. Larkin Avenue, Joliet
Sexual Assault Services Center 815-730-8984
Will County Health Department 815-727-8670
Will County Mental Health Services 815-727-8521
CENTER COUNSELING WELLNESS & stfrancis.edu
Our Mission
The University of St. Francis Counseling & Wellness Center promotes the holistic health and development of students through the delivery of a variety of services, resources and programs. We strive to foster healthy decision-making, to empower students to be active partners in their own health care and to assist them in achieving their life goals.
COUNSELING
The Counseling Office offers services led by a licensed clinical professional therapist for personal issues that may interfere with the student’s ability to meet his or her responsibilities. If a specialist is needed, the Counseling Office will refer individuals to providers outside the university. There is no fee for services provided to students. A counselor is also available for consultation or to give presentations on mental health topics if needed.
HEALTH RECORDS
The Wellness Office staff assists University of St. Francis students with the electronic submission of their health records. Questions regarding emails or texts received regarding health records, as well as details about what is required for students attending a four-year institution, can be directed to the staff in this office.
Health Record Submission
• Take a photo with your phone of the document you need to submit
• Log in to the MyUSF portal
• Type Health and Medical Records in the search bar in the portal
• To submit your documents, tap “click here”
• Choose file, select your document, and upload
WELLNESS
The university’s registered nurse provides immediate care for minor health problems, basic first aid, emergency assessment and administration of required immunizations for compliance. Referrals may be made to appropriate medical personnel and/or community agencies as needed or requested.
Proof of Immunization is required from all students born after 1956 who are registered for six or more credit hours, according to Illinois state law. Any student not in compliance will be denied registration, housing and participation in athletic events. It is recommended that all students, especially those in residence halls, obtain the meningitis vaccine prior to the start of school.
Student health insurance is available through the university for all traditional students and student athletes registered for 12 or more credit hours.
HEALTH RECORD REQUIREMENTS
Profile Form/Health History
Physical Form (within 90 days) Athletes Only
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (within last 10 years) - If you are an international student, 3 doses are required.
MMR (2 doses) of Measles, Mumps and Rubella
TB skin test (Mantoux) X (within last year)
Hepatitis B (3 doses) Recommended Recommended
Meningitis (1 dose after 16 years of age)
REQUIREMENTS COMMUTER RESIDENT
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