Counseling
Professional counselors assist students in exploring and clarifying career and educational goals, choosing programs of study and resolving personal issues. Counselors offer workshops throughout the academic year and assist students with accessing various resources. To schedule an appointment with a Counselor, visit www.triton.edu/counseling or call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3588.
Services provided by the Counseling department include:
Information and Referral
The Counseling Center makes available a variety of resources, publications and catalogs that provide information regarding personal growth, the world of work, careers and educational opportunities. Counselors also can help individuals become aware of agencies, services and personnel that may provide assistance beyond the limits of the programs offered by the college.
Career Development
Through the use of self-evaluation techniques and career information, the student is led to a clearer understanding and realization of career goals. This may occur in individual counseling, workshops or credit courses.
Personal Development
The student is assisted in personal development through individual conferences, small group sessions and referrals.
Educational Development
The student is encouraged to develop college survival skills, including test taking, time management and study skills, through group workshops.
Student Optional Mental Health Disclosure
In accordance with the Student Optional Disclosure of Private Mental Health Act, Triton College provides the opportunity for students to authorize, in writing, the disclosure of certain private mental health information to a designated person. A designated person is defined by this Act as a parent, guardian, or other person over the age of 18 designated by a student to receive disclosure of certain private mental health information. The choice to designate a contact person is at the student’s discretion. The Optional Student Mental Health Disclosure form is available in the student portal. For additional information, please visit www.triton.edu/counseling or call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3588.