Counseling
The Counseling and Career Development Center (CCDC) provides educational, career and human development services at no cost to students. Counselors work with currently enrolled students to help them establish educational goals, develop a career direction, and make personal adjustments to get the most from their college experience.
It is our goal to prepare students for learning and personal success. We have crafted a welcoming and learning-centered environment to assist you to live and learn in a diverse world and enhance life skills that foster responsible choices and get you engaged in the world. We offer several types of counseling for students: Career Counseling, Educational Counseling, and Personal Counseling.
Contact Counseling
Make an appointment with a counselor by calling us at (708) 974-5722 or visit us in Building S, Room S202.
Counselors are available Monday – Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The college will not have business hours on Fridays, May 23 through Aug. 1.
To connect with a Counselor, please send an email from your student email in MVConnect to counseling@morainevalley.edu.
Crisis
In the case of an on-campus emergency, the Moraine Valley Police can be reached by calling (708)-974-5555.
For 24/7 crisis intervention for suicide, depression and general concerns, please call or 988, text 741741, or call the Hopeline at 800-784-2433 (800-SUICIDE).
Students also may visit the college’s , an online mental health resource for students, to seek information for themselves or friends, or get immediate help.
Counseling Offered
Career Counseling
CCDC provides individual career planning and assessment services as well as workshops and career planning course offerings to currently enrolled students. The purpose of career counseling is assisting students in discovering not only their current career path, but the knowledge about both themselves and the world of work in an ever changing job market and economy.
Educational Counseling
Educational counseling provides an opportunity to explore educational goals and develop skills to effectively manage time, reduce school anxiety, and therefore build motivation, confidence and success in college. Educational workshops and counselor support enrich learning and student socialization experiences.
Why Seek Counseling?
Students might attend educational counseling for a variety of reasons, including: to explore educational goals, learn skills for success in college, develop skills for enhancing time management, reduce school anxiety, build motivation and confidence in college or to discuss academic standing.
Academic Restriction
The CCDC also provides educational counseling for those who have been put on an academic restriction. If you have received a letter stating you are required to meet with a counselor for this reason, please call (708) 974-5722 for an appointment.
Personal Counseling
College can be difficult, especially when balancing school along with other responsibilities such as work and family. The staff at CCDC understands that our students have busy, fast-paced lives and sometimes need help navigating their challenges.
Why Seek Counseling?
Students see a counselor for any number of reasons, which can include short-term counseling services for personal issues, including relationship issues, conflicts with parents or peers, sexual assault/domestic violence, anxiety, depression, struggles with substance abuse or identity issues (sexual, cultural, etc.).
What Does It Cost? What Do I Get?
Short-term counseling services are available, at no cost, to currently enrolled students. Counseling sessions are up to 50 minutes in length. In many cases, a student and counselor will set short-term goals to be achieved within 8-10 sessions. Termination of counseling is based on progress to achieve the initial goals or if it is in the best interest of the student to be referred off-campus for continued treatment. Personal counseling services are offered during the fall and spring semesters during the center鈥檚 hours of operation.
Counselors respect the privacy of individuals as well as confidentiality with a few exceptions to comply with the law. Under normal circumstances, counselors cannot release any information outside of the Counseling Center unless the student signs a Release of Information Consent Form.
Crisis
Students also may visit the college鈥檚 , an online mental health resource for students, to seek information for themselves or friends, or get immediate help.
24/7 suicide helplines are available by calling 800-273-8255 or 988 or texting 741741.
Take an Online Screening
好色先生 supports the whole student, and that includes your emotional well-being. Take a short screening today. These short screenings allow students to get a quick view of how you, or a loved one, are doing. The results of the screening include resources and information about whether you should follow up with a mental health professional. The online screening tool is completely anonymous and free. For Moraine Valley students, we recommend you email or print a copy of the screening results for further discussion with a Moraine Valley Counselor. These options are provided at the end of the screening.
Project Care
Project Care helps meet the immediate needs of a student who has encountered a crisis or setback. This program provides emergency resources so students can continue their education uninterrupted.
Resources may include food, transportation assistance, non-tuition financial assistance, and community referrals. Some resources are reserved for currently enrolled students.
Students may contact the Counseling & Career Development Center at 708-974-5722 or counseling@morainevalley.edu to learn more about the supports and resources provided through Project Care.
Course Offerings
HDV-100: Healthy Relationships & Connections (2 credit hours)
Students will be introduced to different theories regarding types of relationships, communications styles and methods to build and maintain meaningful social connections in the context of a healthy relationship.
HDV-111: Career Planning (2 credit hours)
Are you undecided about your career or major and are a currently enrolled 好色先生 student? This course examines theories and principles of career planning. Explores types of careers and jobs. Learn how to form an effective decision-making strategy in choosing a career and how to be successful in a career.
For community members who are not enrolled in the college:
Career Assessment Seminar: CL3鈥�851 (Noncredit)
Begin to access, research and discuss your potential career. You鈥檒l complete brief assessments to identify your interests and abilities, and review occupational websites as you explore possible jobs and find your career direction.
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