Your well-being is an important part of your success. We provide free, confidential counseling services to all students, offering a safe and supportive space to discuss personal, academic or emotional concerns and connect with helpful resources.
Counseling is a collaborative partnership designed to support your personal, emotional and academic well-being.
Your counselor may help you with:
My name is Victoria Hopp, and I am the counselor for Saint Francis College of Nursing and Saint Anthony College of Nursing. My professional background includes working with students, families and educators in both school and community settings. Throughout my career, I've been passionate about helping people navigate challenges, build resilience and achieve their goals.
My role is simple: to support you.
As your counselor, I hope to provide you with the same support that I’ve received in my life. One of my favorite parts about counseling is that it’s not just for the big things. Sometimes we need support for the seemingly small things, too.
Each person balances multiple things every day and taking care of ourselves is typically the first thing to set aside during busy seasons. Those that care for others need to be refueled themselves, which is why counseling is beneficial. As your counselor, I can be someone to stand by you and with you through this season. I use a holistic approach, focusing on the whole person – emotional wellness, spiritual wellness, intellectual wellness, physical wellness, environmental wellness, social wellness and financial wellness. With this approach, if one area is out of balance, our whole self is out of balance. Through counseling, I use mindfulness tools, coping skills and a space to talk confidentially regarding current and past experiences, so your overall health can be refined and balanced.
Free, confidential counseling is available to all full-time and part-time students through telehealth appointments.
To schedule an appointment, call (309) 655-7100, email Victoria.S.Hopp@osfhealthcare.org, use the Book Time with Hopp, Victoria S. scheduling link or send a message through Canvas.
Counseling appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointment times outside of regular office hours may be available based on your schedule and needs.
All information shared with the counselor is kept confidential to protect your privacy and create a safe space for support. There are a few legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality, including situations where there is concern that a student may be at risk of harming themselves, may pose a risk of serious harm to another person or when there is concern that a minor child may be experiencing abuse or neglect.
Information will only be shared with faculty, staff or outside providers with your written consent through a Release of Information form, except when disclosure is required by law or necessary to address a safety concern.
After scheduling an appointment, students will complete a few required documents to help ensure a smooth and supportive start to counseling services. These forms help the counselor better understand your needs and ensure informed, collaborative care.
The informed consent form explains counseling services, confidentiality and your rights as a student.
All students are asked to complete a counseling intake form to help provide a better understanding of your reasons for seeking support.
In some cases, students may be referred to counseling services by faculty or staff.
Take time to pause, recharge and reconnect during self-care hour, a monthly opportunity for on-campus students to step away from the demands of school, work and daily life while focusing on their well-being.
Self-care hour is typically held on the second Monday of each month during the fall and spring semesters, unless otherwise noted. For event details and upcoming dates, contact the counselor Victoria Hopp (Victoria.S.Hopp@osfhealthcare.org).
The Campus Cupboard provides free, confidential access to food, snacks and essential hygiene products for all students. Weekly orders are available to help support your well-being throughout the semester.
To learn more or request assistance, contact the counselor Victoria Hopp (Victoria.S.Hopp@osfhealthcare.org) or our library technician Kaylee Wagner (Kaylee.V.Wagner@osfhealthcare.org).
Resident Assistants (RAs) help foster a welcoming, supportive living environment for students in the residence hall. The counselor provides guidance and mentorship to the RA team. If you're interested in becoming an RA, contact the counselor Victoria Hopp (Victoria.S.Hopp@osfhealthcare.org) to learn more about the program and application process.
We’re committed to supporting the health, safety and well-being of all students and employees. In alignment with state and federal guidelines, resources are available to support student success.
The counselor can provide referrals to local substance use and addiction treatment providers when appropriate. Additional information and educational resources are also available in the Drug and Alcohol Prevention section of the Student Handbook.
Voter registration forms are available in the counseling office and online through the Illinois voter registration portal to support civic engagement and participation.
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We are committed to supporting students beyond the classroom. These resources are designed to help connect you with community services, counseling support and specialized assistance.