Student Outreach Teams
Illinois is one of the most diverse campuses in the country. With that in mind, we’ve created a variety of
outreach teams to assist students based on identity and health concerns. Read more about each of
teams below.
Each of our outreach teams is available to come speak to your organization or class about a variety of
topics. Please complete this form to share your request with us.
Alcohol and Other Drug Outreach Team
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Outreach Team provides programming, workshops and information about safer drinking and drug use. We base our information on a harm reduction approach. In other words, we want students to know how to use alcohol and marijuana safely so that they don’t face negative consequences.
API Roots Team
API Roots serves Asian and Asian American students.
- We aim to support, empower, and advocate for API American and International communities on campus.
- We also cater to the diverse identities of this demographic, while also being mindful of underrepresented groups within these communities.
Disordered Eating Outreach Team
The Disordered Eating Outreach Team educates the Campus Community About Holistic Eating Practices and Body Positivity.
Integrative Health and Wellness Outreach Team
The Integrative Health and Wellness (IHW) Outreach Team promotes campus wellness.
We strive to create an integrative and innovative approach to holistic wellness. Our team strives to educate students, faculty, and staff about health and well-being, through the eight dimensions of wellness.
International Student Outreach
The International Student Outreach team provides wellness support to international students.
We also offer tailored assistance to international students who are navigating academic, cultural, and
mental health challenges.
Latinx Student Outreach Team
The Latinx Student Outreach Team provides support for Latinx Students. We focus on offering culturally responsive mental health support and education through outreach and prevention programming.
The Native American Outreach Team
The Native American Outreach Team serves Indigenous students. Our primary connection point is Native American House (NAH) and the programs they initiate and support.
Queers and Allies LGBTQIA+ Student Outreach
We focus on supporting LGBTQIA+ student health and wellness by educating the campus
community on the particular mental health needs of Queer students and providing campus
resources specializing in these needs.
Sankofa Black Student Outreach
Sankofa serves black students by partnering with campus units that have a focus on Black students to develop educational programming around mental health.
Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT)
Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT) works to prevent suicide.
Trauma Outreach and Prevention Team
The Trauma Outreach and Prevention Team educates others who may be experiencing or recovering from acute or complex trauma. We accomplish this through outreach collaborations within the Counseling Center and the Illinois community.