Personal & Success Counseling

Getting Started

Our mission is to prepare students for learning and personal success throughout life. We educate and facilitate the growth of the whole person for living, learning, and coping in an unpredictable and diverse world.

We seek to create and sustain a campus environment that supports the holistic development of each student and contributes to their optimal academic success through community responsibility, health and wellness, multicultural awareness, social justice, and mental health development – to name a few.

For questions or concerns about your class schedule or degree requirements, please contact Academic and Transfer Advising.

Want to get connected? Contact Personal & Success Counseling at (815) 921-4101 or RVC-PSC@RockValleyCollege.edu to schedule an appointment! 

Contact Us

  • Personal & Success Counseling
  • (815) 921-4101
  • RVC Main Campus
    Student Center, Room 2110/2111
  • Appointments are available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

 

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Wellness Wednesdays

Wellness Wednesdays focus on mental health awareness and education as well as skill-building for mental, physical, and emotional health. Various presenters from the community offer one-hour discussions or activities focusing on wellness topics such as stress management and suicide prevention.

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Career Closet

RVC Career Closet is located at WTC 2112 and is available by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact RVC Career Closet at (815) 921-4101. 

Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 - 10 a.m. or by appointment. 

Students can select 3 FREE clothing items (suit, jacket, blazer, pants, skirts, blouses, shirts, dress, etc.) and up to 2 FREE accessories (purse, bag, ties, scarves, shoes, jewelry, belt, etc.) during each visit.

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HOUSE Liaison

If you have housing-related concerns, please contact RVC Dean of Students directly at (815) 921-4101. The office is located on Main Campus, in the Student Center, Second Floor.

As of August 1, 2022, each institution of higher education is required to designate a member of staff to serve as a HOUSE liaison to homeless students.

An estimated 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness; 700,000 are unaccompanied minors.

  • Sharing housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or other reasons
  • Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or campgrounds due to lack of other sufficient accommodations
  • Staying in an emergency or transitional shelter
  • Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, bus or train stations, or similar setting

Your Mental Health Matters

Online Counseling

The Winnebago County Health Department sponsors a free screening tool.

Access Credible Mind

Referrals

The following organizations have partnered with us to provide reasonable payment options for students needing long-term counseling needs, with or without insurance:

Additional Resources

For life-threatening or severe emergencies, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency department.
 
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Report a Concern

It's important that everyone feels welcome in our community. If you have any concerns, please reach out using our reporting process and our teams will respond appropriately.

File a Report or Complaint

 

Eagles Nest Food Pantry

Our on-campus food pantry supports our Golden Eagles family. Learn how you can request (or donate) food and personal care items.

Eagles Nest Food Pantry