Mental Health Awareness is essential, and South Suburban College is committed to ensuring our students and employees are well-equipped with resources. We can assist you in understanding and dealing with stress related issues, family concerns, abusive relationships, self-esteem, single parenthood, anxiety and depression. In addition, the Program offers counseling and/or referral for substance abuse, pregnancy, AIDS and eating disorders.
Contacts
- Dr. Anissa Jones,
Dean of Student Development/Benefits Navigator - Devon Powell, Dean of Student Services/Homelessness Liaison
- Alexandra Glumac,
Office of Violence Against Women Project Director
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
SSC Student Assistance Program (SAP)
(800) 456-6327
USERNAME: SSC500
PASSWORD: perspectives
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
or
(800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7 support at your fingertips or message on Facebook.
DEPRESSION SCREENING
(This tool should be used for general information only, please discuss any health concerns with a physician.)
Here’s How Our Student Assistance Program (SAP) Works:
- CONTACT THE PROGRAM: To access counseling services contact Perspectives at 800-456-6327.
- ASSESSMENT: A counselor will assist in defining the problem and clarifying the situation.
- OPTIONS: The counselor will explore alternhttps://getbootstrap.com/docs/4.0/utilities/flex/ative responses to the problem and help develop a plan.
- IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: The student is responsible for carrying out the plan. The program will provide support in the referral process.
- FOLLOW UP: The Student Assistance Program may offer information on additional resources, if necessary.
The Perspectives SPARK app
Download our Perspectives Spark app through the App Store or Google Play Store.
Once you have the app downloaded, you will be asked to enter your company’s unique username. You will also be asked to identify whether you are an employee, family member, spouse, student, etc. You will only be asked to do this once.
USERNAME: SSC500 PASSWORD: perspectives
On Site Mental Health and Wellness Counseling
On site mental health and wellness counseling is available during the Spring semester on Mondays from 11:00am-7:00pm, Tuesdays from 9:00am – 5:00pm and Thursdays from 11:00am-5:00pm, by email or by calling (708) 596-2000 ext. 2511, a confidential access line.
All communication with the program is confidential.
Student Resources
Do You Have Questions?
Ask yourself whether your efforts to cope with the problem have been effective. If not, call the Program and a counselor can help you decide what kind of professional intervention might be best for you.
Any assessments, counseling, referrals or other services provided by the Program are free of charge. You are responsible for the cost of any additional services after the Student Assistance Program intervention and recommended counseling services as provided by the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Information/Student Assistance Program provider. Such services may be covered by your medical insurance.
Reports of your participation are not made to South Suburban College. However, if personal problems are affecting your studies or job performance, participation in the Program may help you. South Suburban College does not look differently at students who participate in the Student Assistance Program. Instead, the College views program participation as a positive step toward enhancing the overall quality of one’s life.
The problem of substance abuse is widespread in the community; therefore no school is immune. The Student Assistance Program is prepared to help any student who might have a problem. The solution, though, rests with the individual seeking help. Think about the quality of your life without the problem.
Upcoming Mental Health & Wellness Resources Events
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To access counseling services contact Perspectives at 1-800-456-6327