Loyola University Chicago

Human Resources

First Stop Health

Starting April 1, 2022, faculty and staff will have access to First Stop Health’s (FSH) Virtual Counseling solution which makes accessing short-term mental health care even easier for benefits eligible faculty and staff, and their immediate family members.

First Stop Health is a virtual mental health resource, and provides support for mental well-being anytime, anywhere. This resource offers Loyola benefits-eligible faculty and staff, and their family members 24/7 access to short-term, solution-focused counseling via app, web or phone. Plus, there is zero cost for faculty/staff and their family members to access this care.

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Get Started

  • Use the First Stop Health (FSH) mobile apponline or call 888-691-7867 to request your counseling visit
  • Scheduled visits take place Monday thru Friday, between 8:00AM - 8:00PM
  • Visits can be completed by phone or video
  • Up to 7 immediate family members are also eligible to use the service

Reasons to speak with a counselor:

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Marital/Relationship issues
  • Drug/alcohol dependencies
  • And more

First Stop Health Counselors

All First Stop Health counselors are U.S.-based and licensed to practice in the state from where you are calling.