TalkCampus Peer Support
A supportive online wellbeing community for Illinois students.
TalkCampus offers support to Illinois students whenever they need it. It connects students with other students who understand what you’re going through. It is safely monitored, anonymous, and available 24/7 in 26 languages.
On TalkCampus, you can share what’s on your mind, chat one-on-one with a trained TalkCampus Buddy, join group conversations, journal, and explore self-guided tools to support your wellbeing. There’s no judgment, just real conversations with students who have lived experience with common college stressors.
To get started, create an account using your Illinois netID. If you have questions, contact the Counseling Center at 217-333-3704 during business hours.
TalkCampus Buddy Program
TalkCampus Buddy is a volunteer program that trains students to become peer support on the TalkCampus platform. It gives students a meaningful opportunity to support other students while developing key skills in empathy, communication, and mental wellbeing awareness.
Key Benefits of the Program:
- A global peer support initiative run through the TalkCampus app
- Students volunteer online, flexibly, and in their own time
- Self-paced mental well-being training with ongoing supervision from a professional in the field
- Builds valuable skills in listening, empathy, and communication
- Boosts resumes with real-world experience and certification
