Counseling Services
McKendree University Counseling Services provides confidential, comprehensive counseling services to currently enrolled undergraduate students. Counseling services are included in student tuition and fees, so there is no additional charge for counseling sessions.
Services are provided by licensed professional clinical staff and graduate counseling interns under appropriate supervision. Individual counseling sessions are 45 minutes and are available by appointment only.
Counseling services are confidential, with limited exceptions required by law or when there is a serious risk of harm to the student or others or a significant threat to the safety of the campus community.
To schedule an appointment, call (618) 537-6590 or contact a Counseling Services counselor by email.
Late Cancellation/No-Show Fee:
A $10 fee will be charged for appointments that are not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
216 N. Alton
(618) 537-6590
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
If you need to contact us after regular business hours, please contact your Office of Public Safety at (618) 537-6911
Our Mission
McKendree University Counseling Services strives to provide support and resources
to everyone in the campus community. It is our goal to help students navigate an exciting
time of growth, exploration and personal development. The counselors assist students
to make the most of their college experience. Counseling helps students find balance,
clarify their priorities and make the best choices while at McKendree while improving
their overall well-being.
When to Seek Help
The following are some of the indicators of when to seek mental health treatment:
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Sad or depressed for more than 2 weeks
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Sudden withdrawal from social contact
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Difficulty concentrating, sitting still, making decisions or completing usual tasks
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Risk-taking or self-harm behaviors such as cutting, burning, picking at skin or hair
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Significant changes in weight (gain or loss)
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Intense anxiety or an overwhelming fear
- Severe mood swings, drastic changes in behavior, personality or sleep patterns
- Deterioration in level of alertness, physical appearance or hygiene
- Demonstrate disorganized, rapid or slurred speech
- Lack of emotion or perhaps display inappropriate emotion
- Ongoing or frequent class absences, or missing classwork or assignments
- Patterns of perfectionism or disproportionate responses to grades/evaluations
- Significant deterioration in quality of work
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Resources
McKendree University Counseling Services
(618) 537-6590
msmchenry@mckendree.edu
Provides individual counseling sessions to McKendree students
Chestnut Health Systems
(618) 877-4420
Provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization services (ask for the crisis
unit) and addictions treatment
988 Lifeline
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Provides free, 24/7 crisis support
Meet the Counselors
Melissa McHenry, MA, MS, LCPC, LPC
Director of Counseling Services
(618) 537-6416
msmchenry@mckendree.edu
Charles Gregory II, MA, LCPC, LPC
Assistant Director of Counseling Services
(618) 537-6975
cgregory@mckendree.edu
