{"id":43100,"date":"2018-08-16T15:46:21","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T19:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northpark.edu\/?page_id=43100"},"modified":"2024-05-09T13:11:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T18:11:33","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northpark.edu\/campus-life-and-services\/student-success-and-wellness\/counseling-support-services\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600966245593{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600966263488{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; active_section=&#8221;0&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;brand-blue-lighter&#8221;][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1525892514160-70e27241-ba68&#8243; title=&#8221;How do I access counseling services on campus?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Counseling is accessible in a few different ways. To request counseling services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the Counseling Support Services office, Monday\u2013Friday, 8:30 a.m.\u20134:30 p.m. at 3317 W. Foster Ave.<\/li>\n<li>Phone (773) 244-4897<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/northpark.studenthealthportal.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Make an appointment on the student health portal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1534448898415-0419f70b-04b4&#8243; title=&#8221;Do counseling services cost money?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Counseling services are free of charge (it\u2019s included in your tuition).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1534448897530-13874285-ecd6&#8243; title=&#8221;If I go to counseling, will everyone find out about it, including my professors, friends, and family?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Counseling is confidential. A student would need to give written permission for any information about attending counseling or the content of sessions to be released to anyone, including parents, roommates, or professors. However, there are situations that are exceptions, including if your counselor determines that you are a probable threat to yourself or someone else. In this instance, the counselor is obligated to share this information with any person(s) who may be able to ensure your safety or that of another person.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1534448896944-1052f62a-5356&#8243; title=&#8221;Does counseling have a waiting list?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Counseling services does not have a waiting list. We are able to accommodate most students\u2019 request for services. If we are unable to accommodate you, we may refer you to off campus services to best meet your needs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1534448896313-bc585a36-708a&#8221; title=&#8221;Do I have to have a mental health diagnosis to come to counseling?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Counseling services are for students with or without a mental health diagnosis. Students come to counseling for support in managing a variety of concerns that may or may not involve a mental health diagnosis.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1534448895628-d4b8b278-665e&#8221; title=&#8221;How many counseling sessions can I receive while a student at North Park?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Counseling Support Services follows a short-term, goal-oriented counseling model. On average, students at North Park utilize about 8 sessions of counseling, however some students need fewer, and some students need more services than the average. Counseling is individualized and collaborative in nature. If a student is in need of long-term counseling, more intensive services, or services outside of the scope of staff expertise, the student will be assisted to locate services in the community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1534448895096-0da2905a-a2da&#8221; title=&#8221;Who is eligible for counseling services on campus?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Full-time and degree-seeking part-time undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and School of Professional Studies students are eligible for counseling services on campus. 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