Two types of child and adolescent intervention services are offered at the Psychological Services Center (PSC) at Illinois State University: clinic-based and classroom-based intervention. Clinic-based intervention is individual counseling for students with troubling behaviors or concerns. These students are referred for treatment by a parent, school representative, physician, social service agency, or as a result of an evaluation by the PSC. Depending upon the situation, counseling sessions may be conducted at the PSC or at a student's school.

Classroom-based intervention typically involves addressing a focal concern within a classroom group. Example topics covered are social/communication skills with classmates or compliance with teacher directions. Occasionally, there is a tragedy such as a sudden death that impacts a large number of students and is best addressed in a group setting with a healthcare provider such as a psychology graduate student clinician.

All classroom-based interventions are delivered either by a psychology graduate student clinician, a teacher together with a PSC graduate student clinician, or a teacher in consultation with a PSC graduate student clinician. To receive assistance, a school staff member initiates contact with the PSC.

The standard fee for counseling at the PSC is $30 per session. Insurance benefits typically do not apply at psychology graduate student training facilities.

Interest in a PSC service is most welcome and appreciated. Inquiries and requests for service can be made by calling the PSC at (309) 438-5629 or by sending an e-mail to psc@ilstu.edu.