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In the Department of Chemistry, we believe that promoting and protecting mental health and wellness for all students, faculty and staff is not only a top priority but an essential aspect of creating a healthy and thriving science community. For that reason, we encourage anyone in our department struggling with mental health concerns related to their professional environment, their academic work, the cultural and functional systems in their laboratory settings, and other areas alike to contact the Assistant Director of Student Wellness and Advocacy, Raylene Bentlin for resources, first level assistance and if necessary Confidential Reporting. Explore the Confidential Reporting webpage.
Our department also likes to provide all members of our community with a roadmap of resources available outside of the department:
- For short-term mental health concerns or emergencies, please reach out to the Counseling Center (217-333-3704) in our campus.
- They provide "Same-day appointments" for students who require immediate assistance.
- There is a limit of sessions that can be provided before connecting patients to external resources.
- Group therapy is provided as a long-term option for patients who would continue working with the Counseling Center (217-333-3704) on campus.
- For longer-term mental health concerns, please reach out to McKinley Health Center (217-333-2700). Here is the center's mental health services webpage.
- Dual medicine-therapy approach (therapists and psychiatrists freely communicate when they share a patient to best serve those needs).
- Limited to 15 therapy sessions but they can make exceptions when determined to be beneficial for the patients.
- The Center can provide same day appointments, but it is preferred that an appointment be scheduled ahead of time.
- Long-term mental health concerns will be referred to DRES (Disability Resources and Educational Services) by McKinley, if needed.
For any other concerns or questions related to the resources listed above please contact directly the Assistant Director of Student Wellness & Advocacy in the Chemical Sciences Raylene Bentlin at rayleneg@illinois.edu or for more general inquiries please email chem-advocacy@illinois.edu.
Our commitment is to promote wellness, protect and nourish the student experience, and to make the department a place for scientists, innovation and research to thrive.
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