Referrals are offered to students when their needs are beyond the role and/or scope of services available at the Counseling Center. At other times, students may simply prefer counseling off-campus. Here are some resources to help you find a therapist. The Counseling Center does not endorse, nor guarantee the quality of treatment received from any local, state, or national resources.
As a USI student, you have the opportunity to take one of our screenings anytime you want, which may help you decide if this is the right time to meet with a counselor to discuss your situation and receive assistance. If you didn't find what you are looking for, additional screenings are available here.
Do you want even more personalized information about your substance use and risk patterns? Then check out Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO.
Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO is an online, confidential survey about your alcohol use. By taking the assessment, you will get personalized feedback about your alcohol use, including:
USI's Alcohol & Drug Prevention page is an excellent resource for information. We understand that many people want to "party" and the goal of this page is to help people have fun safely, reasonably, and responsibly should they choose to use. Here you will find:
Community resources for additional assistance:
Wellness focuses on positive health, developing a strong sense of well-being, and balancing the many aspects of one's life. More information about campus student wellness initiatives is on the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness website.
The Dean of Students website has information about USI meal assistance program, Swipe Out Hunger, and other local resources for students needing food resources.
"(This) organization extends the opportunity to grow and to learn in a supportive environment, promoting the recognition and involvement of African American students, and to make an impact on the decisions regarding students of the University community."
Hispanic Student Union/Latinos Unidos (HSU/LU)
"It is the mission of Latinos Unidos to promote the recognition and involvement of Hispanic and Latino students at the University of Southern Indiana. The LU intends to create a strong voice on campus to make an impact on the decisions regarding students at USI. The LU also encourages academic achievement and personal development among its membership. In addition, the LU sponsors and promotes programs to enhance and increase knowledge and appreciation of cultural diversity."
South Asian Student Association
"It is the mission of the South Asian Student Association to promote the recognition and involvement of South Asian students at the University of Southern Indiana. The organization intends to create a strong voice on campus to make an impact on the decisions regarding students at USI.
The SAU shall also encourage academic achievement and personal development in leadership, time management, organizational and communication skills among its membership. In addition, the SAU will promote both academic and extra-curricular programs to enhance and increase the knowledge and appreciation of cultural diversity."
The Multicultural Center seeks to developing diversity awareness within students to build a bridge between college life and future multicultural experiences.
Religious Life provides religious guidance and worship opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. Their goal is to get the word out on ways to stay active in your faith life while at USI.
Sexuality and Gender Alliance (S.A.G.A.) is a student organization founded for the purpose of promoting equality at USI and the surrounding community. Meetings (Every other Wednesday at 4 p.m. - Student Life Lounge in UC East) are open to GLBTQ students and straight allies.
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project has several excellent resources for LGBTQ youth, which include:
USI is committed to creating and maintaining an educational and work environment free of all violence, and in which all members of the USI community are treated with respect and dignity. More information is available below to learn more about the problems of sexual assault and stalking, to obtain information about coping, to learn about one's options after an assault, and to learn about how we respond as a campus community and as a society.
Institutional Equity office: Title IX, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence
Sexual assault is any kind of sexually offensive act against another person, any verbally offensive demand or suggestion, or any intentional touching of another person's body without mutual consent. Sexual assault is about power and control - engaging in sexual acts on another person, without consent. Sexual assault removes the victim’s autonomy and ability to make a sexual choice – it is no longer sex! Sexual assault can occur to individuals of any age, race, class, gender, or sexual orientation.
Someone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not be able to give consent. An assault can occur even if both parties have been drinking. If you are unsure about the situation, the best option is to avoid sexual contact.
Healing from a sexual assault can be an empowering process in which you reclaim power and control over your life. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office encourages anyone who has experienced an assault to make an appointment to discuss strategies and techniques to actively heal.
Anyone who has been assaulted has a variety of choices. It is important for you to know that you have control over what you do if you are assaulted.
If we want a culture that does not tolerate sexual assault,
we all need to be part of the solution!
Local Hospitals
Counseling and Support
Crisis Line: 812-422-7273 (answered 24 hours/7 days a week). The Albion Fellows Bacon Center offers emotional support for victims, safe and protected housing (or assistance in finding housing) if you're not safe, and assistance and support in dealing with the Criminal Justice System. They provide information and referrals, and all calls are confidential
The YWCA provides shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Online Resources
Interpersonal violence (IPV) is a pattern of violent behavior (including emotional, verbal, physical, and sexual abuse; financial control; and stalking) against another individual. Interpersonal violence involves the abuse of power and control and can occur between family members, friends, or romantic partners. Romantic partners may be married or not; heterosexual, gay, lesbian, or bisexual; living together, separated, or dating.
If you can answer “yes” to one or more of these questions, you may be in an unhealthy relationship.
Anyone who has experienced violence needs to feel they have choices. It is important for you to feel that you have control over what you want to do after you are assaulted.
If you feel unsafe:
Ask yourself:
Albion Fellows Bacon Center (Helpline available 24/7: 812/422-5622)
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
U.S. Department of Justice: Office of Violence Against Women