Student Handbook - Chamberlain

Counseling Services
ASPIRE is a no-cost, confidential personal-support program for Chamberlain students
and their families. Students may call toll free at 888.470.1531 to speak with a counseling
professional about any issue that is affecting their daily life and/or academic performance.
Through the ASPIRE program, Chamberlain students may receive help with:
College: Academic performance, attendance, balancing college and life, disciplinary
referrals, trouble staying motivated and focused as well as time management.
Personal: Alcohol or substance abuse, anger management, anxiety, coping with grief,
depression, feeling overwhelmed and managing stress.
Family: Blended families, family conflicts, parenting, roommate conflicts, single life or
relationships, separation or divorce. If childcare issues are interfering with college, a
counselor can work with the student to help solve the problem. Students who need legal,
financial or housing assistance with elderly dependents may talk to a professional with
expertise about available resources.
Financial or Legal: Bankruptcy, budgeting, debt/credit problems, financial planning, legal
forms and legal resources. Attorneys are available by phone to provide consultation on a
wide range of legal matters. Students may talk to experienced financial planners for advice
on personal finances, debt problems or other money concerns.
For more information, students can access the ASPIRE Student Assistance Program directly
by calling 888.470.1531 or by visiting chamberlainASPIRE.com.
Clinical & Practicum Facilities
The College provides a variety of clinical or practicum experiences at hospitals and agencies
to provide meaningful comprehensive learning opportunities. Students gain experiences from
clinical or practicum assignments at the following types of healthcare facilities: acute care;
adult-health units at hospitals; critical and emergency care facilities; community agencies;
pediatric hospitals; educational institutions; veterans facilities; and specialized-care units
such as those providing maternal-child and mental-health services.
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