Counseling
Organization Name & Link Current Information
Adventure Works Outdoor behavioral healthcare for youth is now offering in-person, outdoor
sessions during normal business hours for individuals and groups, in addition to continuing counseling services via telehealth. Please call 815-517-0825 or go to website with questions or to schedule an appointment. Additional COVID-19 safety guidelines can be found here.
Ben Gordon Center Providing video and phone counseling services with normal operating hours.
Building is open for crisis walk-ins.
DeKalb County YSB Due to the CoVID-19 outbreak, many of our youth won’t be able to continue
services. However, we are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer
telemental health services to ensure continuity of care. If you have any questions,
please contact J.J. Wett, our Clinical Director at (815) 570-9176.
Family Center of NIU Currently accepting new clients. HIPAA-compliant video and phone sessions are available. Can be contacted at 815-753-1684 or at familytherapy@niu.edu.
Family Service Agency Providing services remotely. All groups are currently cancelled. All other services
Center for Counseling are being offered via telehealth web-based video and/or telehealth telephone.
Additionally, clinicians will call clients weekly or according to an agreed upon
schedule and provide case management services as needed. Call the Agency at
(815) 758-8616 for assistance.
LivingRite Open with normal operating hours. All regular in-house services, as well as tele-
health options are available for existing clients.
NIU Dept. of Counseling Providing telecounseling services to students and the campus community. Can be reached at 815-753-1206. Also providing psychiatry appointments. For psychiatry inquiries call 815-306-2777. Additionally, the app IntelliCare is designed for NIU students, and is useful for self-care and stress management.