Crisis Services
CARE staff are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm by appointment. If you need immediate assistance outside of these hours, please contact the following 24-hour services.
If you are in immediate physical danger call 911 or call NUPD: 847-491-3456.
More information on emergency medical care and filing a police report.
Physical or Medical Crisis
If you are injured or in need of medical attention go to the nearest Emergency Room or call 911. Evanston Hospital is the closest ER to the Evanston Campus, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the closest ER to the Chicago Campus.
| Campus | Hospital | Phone Number | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston | Evanston Hospital | 847-570-2111 | 2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Chicago | Northwestern Memorial Hospital | 312-926-5188 | 251 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 |
Once you are at the ER, a medical advocate will be called to provide support, you have the right to decline these services. Additionally, if someone arrives at the ER and reports sexual assault or domestic abuse, law enforcement will also be called, but speaking with them can be declined.
What to expect at the ER..
Emergency Support
If you are in crisis and need to talk to someone immediately, the following are 24-hour off campus services:
| Resource | Website | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline | Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline | 1-888-293-2080 |
| Evanston Domestic Violence Hotline | Evanston Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-877-718-1868 |
| Chicago Domestic Violence Hotline | Chicago Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-877-863-6338 |
| The National Domestic Violence Hotline |
The Hotline (Website has live chatting available) |
800-799-SAFE (7233) |
| The National Sexual Assault Hotline |
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (Website has live chatting available) | 800-656-HOPE (4673) |
24-Hour On-Campus Resources
| On-Campus Resource | Website | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| University Police | NUPD Website | 847-491-3456 |
| Northwestern Health Service | NUHS Website | 847-491-8100 |
| Counseling and Psychological Services | CAPS Website | 847-491-2151 |
| Dean On Call | Dean on Call Page | 847-467-3022 |