AOD Assessments are provided to address concerns around alcohol and drug use, as well as behavioral addictions including sex, gambling, and the internet. The AOD team does not complete assessments related to the use of nicotine or caffeine. AOD Assessments allow students the opportunity to specifically explore concerns around substance use, receive support and guidance, and determine a plan of action most useful in meeting their goals for change. A full assessment takes two scheduled sessions to complete. Sessions are typically scheduled between one to two weeks apart. 

Students wanting to schedule and AOD assessment for themselves can call 217-333-3704.

University of Illinois staff who are referring students for AOD services can complete this form and fax it to 217-244-7586.

Additional Alcohol and Other Drug Services Offered

Skill-Building Classes

The Counseling Center's Alcohol and Other Drug Program offers several classes students facing substance issues. Classes include:

Creating Alternative Alcohol Plans (CAAP)

Marijuana Information Class (MIC)

Discovery Counseling Group

The Counseling Center offers a specialized therapy group called Discovery Group, which is designed to assist students who are attempting to change their relationship with alcohol and/or other drugs. It is appropriate for students whose goals include either abstinence or moderation. Clients must meet with the co-facilitators of the group before participating. Visit the counseling groups page for more information. 

Outside Referrals

Several referral options exists for students with alcohol and other drug concerns both on and off campus. Counselors are able to help students link with the resources on campus and in the community that will best meet their needs. Some examples include educational workshops, further assessment, individual counseling, group therapy, and referral to a medically managed agency.

Request a Workshop

We also offer alcohol and other drug educational workshops to classes, organizations, and groups. To request a workshop, please fill out this form.

The Counseling Center is not currently offering brief academic screenings for ADHD. If you are interested in beginning the process to be screened or evaluated for ADHD, please initiate contact with Disability Resources & Educational Services (DRES).

If you are interested in participating in skill-building workshops that can help you manage ADHD symptoms/traits or other academic concerns, please consider the workshops listed below and click on the links for more specific information about each workshop. Please note that these workshops run during the academic year.

• In Focus
• Perfectionism
• Time Management
•  Impulse Control

University of Illinois ADHD Resources

An ED Assessment assist students in gaining insight into ED issues and learning skills to take care of themselves. The ED assessment is also designed to connect students with the most appropriate care going forward.

Function and Structure

An ED Assessment takes two sessions to complete.  Sessions consist of:

• Working with an interdisciplinary team, including appropriate referrals to on-campus resources such as a dietician (i.e. meal plan), psychiatrist, and physician (i.e. labs)
• Use of various ED assessment tools (i.e. EDI-3)
• Providing referrals for long-term therapy as appropriate (a group at the Counseling Center and/or community resources such as individual counseling or inpatient treatment)

Steps to Pre-Arranging an ED Assessment

The following criteria should be met before a student is referred to ED Assessment:

• The student is struggling with issues around food or body image.
• Disordered eating is the student’s primary concern. 
• The student is early in their struggle to address and manage symptoms. If a student has a long history of treatment for an eating disorder, assessment may not be an ideal referral.

Always consult with a member of the ED Clinical Team prior to making a referral to ED Assessment as this helps to ensure that the student is receiving the best course of care. Common scenarios in which consultation is especially important include:

• The student is in need of immediate treatment (i.e. direct referral to a dietician at McKinley Health Center) and is not able to schedule an ED assessment in the next few weeks. 
• The student presents with severe eating concerns and needs an immediate higher level of care than is offered by the Counseling Center. 
• The student has a long history of an eating disorder treatment and will likely benefit from a direct referral to community resources. 
• The student reports a desire to engage in ED Groups offered by the Counseling Center, rather than an ED Assessment.

Following consultation, if it is determined that a student is appropriate for a referral to ED Assessment, assist the student in pre-arranging an appointment for ED Assessment by calling the Counseling Center at 217-333-3704. Please let the student know that it may take up to a couple of weeks before they are able to get an assessment appointment. 

Alternatives to ED Assessment

Some students may benefit from ED services other than ED Assessment. To see alternative treatment options, please view our outreach services page.