Resources

If you are not sure where or whether something should be reported, University Compliance is a resource for asking questions and can help put you in touch with subject matter experts across the campus community. 

Contact: university.compliance@northwestern.edu

Northwestern’s ombudsperson can play a key role in resolving concerns and working through issues. They are a confidential, impartial, informal, and independent resource for navigating life at Northwestern.  

Contact: ombuds@northwestern.edu

The following confidential resources will not disclose information to anyone, including law enforcement or the University, except in very limited situations, such as when failure to disclose the information would result in imminent danger to the individual or to others. 

• CARE: Center for Awareness, Response & Education
  Central location for students, survivors, or friends of survivors to seek survivor-centered, trauma-informed support services and advocacy regarding sexual misconduct. 

  633 Emerson Street, 3rd Floor, Evanston
  (847) 491-2054
  Email: care@northwestern.edu

• CAPS: Counseling and Psychological Services
  Provides counseling services to students, also provides a counselor on-call 24 hours a day. 

  Searle Hall, 633 Emerson St, 2nd Floor (Evanston) or Abbott Hall, 5th Floor (Chicago)
  (847) 491-8100

• Religious and Spiritual Life
  Provides spiritual counseling and advice for all members of the University community.

  1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston
  (847) 491-7256 or (847) 864-7865 (after hours)
  Email: chaplain@northwestern.edu

Please note that disclosing information to or seeking advice from a confidential counselor does not constitute a report or complaint to the University and will not result in a response or intervention by the University.

The NUHelp website is compiles Northwestern’s wellness, safety and crisis resources. 

Contact: See resources for immediate help

CAPS provides counseling services to students, also provides a counselor on-call 24 hours a day. 

Contact: Searle Hall, 633 Emerson St, 2nd Floor (Evanston) or Abbott Hall, 5th Floor (Chicago)
(847) 491-8100

Northwestern Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to faculty and staff members and provides 24/7/365 free and confidential access to a variety of mental health and well-being services and resources.

Contact: (855) 547-1851 (24 hours)

The Office of the Provost consolidates work/life resources for faculty members.

Contact: Work/Life Resources