SAIC is Closely Monitoring the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
Wellness Center Statement of Solidarity and Support
The Wellness Center joins the SAIC community, our city, and our nation in grieving the lives lost due to violence aimed at Black people and Black communities. In keeping with SAIC’s commitment to creating and nurturing an environment in which different perspectives and backgrounds can be heard, valued, and utilized, Wellness Center staff firmly condemn structural racism and believe that Black Lives Matter.
In our current moment, race-based structural inequalities are glaringly apparent in the disproportionate COVID-19 infection rates among other health disparities, incarceration rates, dearth of educational and employment opportunities, and racialized violence experienced by Black communities. In particular, we remember George Floyd, whose death on May 25th is only the latest in a heart-wrenching, long line of incidents. We remember Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, from earlier this year, and from years past, Laquan McDonald, Trayvon Martin, and too many others.
As we advocate for change, many of us are noticing amplified feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, and fear that are often associated with experiencing grief and trauma. We recognize the need for preservation of self, mentally and physically, so that we might continue to work together toward a more just society.
We are here for you. Your emotions are valid, and they matter.
You are not alone.
For more resources please visit the SAIC Flaxman Anti-Racism + Black Lives Matter Virtual Pop Up Libraries
Wellness Center Providing Remote Services
The Wellness Center, which includes Counseling Services, Health Services and the Disability and Learning Resource Center, will continue to provide services - support for students and faculty/staff consultation about student support matters - remotely. Please contact the Wellness Center services at the following emails and phone numbers:
Counseling Services: counselingservices@
Health Services: healthservices@
Disability and Learning Resource Center: dlrc@saic.edu and 312-499-4278
Dedicated to Supporting the Whole Student
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's (SAIC) Wellness Center provides empathic and compassionate support and care dedicated to ensuring that every SAIC student's experience is successful one.
SAIC's Wellness Center houses three distinct services: Counseling Services, the Disability and Learning Resources Center, and Health Services. Visit the menu to the left to learn more about our services and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
The Jed & Clinton Health Matters Campus Program
SAIC is among the first 55 schools to join the Jed & Clinton Health Matters Campus Program in support of student wellbeing and mental health. The Campus Program is designed to help colleges and universities assess and enhance mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programming for students, families, and campus professionals.
