Help your college student find someone in their corner
You're often the first to notice.
Most college students who could use support never go looking for it. Often it's a parent who hears it first, in the tone of a phone call home. Fox Valley Institute for Growth and Wellness offers video counseling for college students anywhere in Illinois, with therapists and psychologists who see students from our Naperville office and by secure video.
Your student is an adult, so the first step is theirs. You can make it an easy one: share the number, help with insurance questions and keep the door open.
Why parents point their students to us:
- The same therapist at school and at home over break.
- Sessions until 9 p.m. on weekdays, plus Saturday and Sunday hours.
- Insurance checked first. Many students are still on a parent's plan.
- Secure video from a dorm, an apartment or home, anywhere in Illinois.
- Students can start with a text, so there is no phone tag.
- Help with stress, anxiety, motivation, relationships and big decisions.
Video counseling built for college life
- Anywhere in Illinois. Secure video sessions from a dorm, an apartment or home.
- The same therapist all year. At school, home for break and back again.
- Insurance checked first. Many students are still on a parent's plan.
Get the free Parent's Guide
The Parent's Guide to Video Counseling for College Students shows you what to look for, what to say and how to help, without pushing. Inside:
- The early signs parents often notice first, and when a rough week is more than that
- Word-for-word ways to start the conversation, and what to say if they say no
- How video counseling works at school and home for break
- The questions to ask your insurance company before your student starts
- What you'll hear, and won't, now that your student is an adult
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How Getting Started Works for Your Student
Getting started takes one call or text. From there, our intake coordinator handles the details.
Step by step
- Your student texts or calls (630) 718-0717, or requests an appointment online.
- An intake coordinator checks insurance and suggests a therapist who fits.
- Your student schedules the first visit.
- They receive a secure video link.
- They join from a private space anywhere in Illinois.
Where you fit in
Your student is an adult, so they reach out and agree to counseling themselves. You can share the number, help with insurance questions and remind them the same therapist is there over break and back at school.
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Keep it handy for the day you need it
Most parents won't need it this week. Get the guide now, so you'll know what to say and who to call when the time comes.
If you’re worried your student may be in danger, call or text 988 any time, or call 911.
Questions Parents Ask
What is the Parent’s Guide?
A free 11-page guide from Fox Valley Institute for parents of college students. It helps you notice when your student is struggling and start a supportive conversation about counseling.
Is the guide free? How do I get it?
Yes, it’s free. Enter your first name and email, and we’ll send the guide straight to your inbox. You’ll also get four short seasonal notes a year for parents, and you can unsubscribe anytime.
Who is the guide for?
Parents of college students in Illinois, whether your student is struggling now or doing just fine. Many parents keep it handy for later.
Can my student see a therapist by video anywhere in Illinois?
Yes. Students meet with the same therapist by secure video from anywhere in Illinois, at school or at home over break.
How does my student get started?
Your student texts or calls (630) 718-0717 or requests an appointment online. An intake coordinator checks insurance and suggests a therapist who fits.
What if my student is in crisis?
Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time. Call 911 if there is immediate danger. Fox Valley Institute provides scheduled counseling, not emergency care.
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As experienced, professional therapists, our goal is to help you resolve your challenges. Our door is always open to help you through any crisis.