Columbia College Chicago Health Center does not administer medications, however students can contact the Health Center for more information about general medications and list of pharmacies near Columbia. Student Relations and Counseling Services staff can provide psychiatric resources within the city of Chicago.
While medical marijuana use is permited in the state of Illinois, use of marijuana for any reason under any circumstance is prohibited on the Columbia College Chicago campus.
If you call 911, request a C.I.T. (Crisis Intervention Trained) officer.
If you are not in immediate danger, you may utilize the resources in this section or on our Additional Resources page.
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List of Emergency Rooms closest to Campus:
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, use this list of supports. If someone is in immediate danger, go to the nearest ER or call 911.
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Counseling Services |
Student Relations |
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24/7 Mental Health Crisis Supports |
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Pilsen Wellness Center |
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline |
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Crisis Textline |
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ crisis line) |
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Trans Lifeline |
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Local 24/7 Crisis Centers/Mobile Crisis by Location |
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Near South/Southwest Chicago |
North Chicago |
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Northwest Chicago |
South Chicago |
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West Chicago |
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Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence |
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Office of Equity Issues and Title IX |
Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline |
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Center on Halsted LGBTQ Violence Resource Line |
YWCA Sexual Violence Support Services |
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Legal Assistance – 312.408.1210 |
773.750.7077 or text GCHOPE to 31996 |
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Additional Helplines |
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833.626.4244 |
Illinois Helpline for Substance Use 833.234.6343 or text HELP to 833.234 |
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National Alliance for Eating Disorders |
SAMHSA National Helpline |
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If you are not in a life-threatening emergency and would like to speak to a counselor at Columbia College Chicago please contact Counseling Services or Student Relations between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday - Friday.
Student Relations staff serve as clinical supports, advocates for students in crisis, and liaisons for students who require additional resources at Columbia or within the city of Chicago. Student Assistance and Community Standards serve advocates for students in crisis, and liaisons for students who require additional resources at Columbia or within the city of Chicago.
Email Student Assistance and Community Standards at StudentAssistance@colum.edu or call (312) 369-8595 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Student Relations can contact instructors when a student is hospitalized. After a hospitalization, before returning to class, the student will need to meet with the Student Relations staff and provide discharge paperwork.
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Counseling Services and Student Relations work with students to develop the coping strategies necessary for success in their academic, professional, and personal lives. We aim to assist students in developing resiliency, self-esteem, and confidence using evidence-based practices to guide our work.
We encourage current students to address any safety issues or concerns through the Campus Safety and Security. Student Relations can provide immediate mental health support and advocate for a student who have become a crime victim.
Any member of the Columbia College Chicago community who experiences any form of sexual misconduct, including sexual violence is encouraged to reach out to the Office of Equity Issues at TitleIX@colum.edu. Similarly, any member of the campus community who experiences any form of discrimination, based on a protected class, is encouraged to reach out to the Office of Equity Issues at TitleIX@colum.edu.
At the Health Center, a physician or nurse practitioner is available to provide outpatient clinical evaluation, treatment of minor illnesses, injuries, and also evaluation and triage/referral for more serious illnesses or injuries. Student Relations can act as a liason between student and instructor in time of serious illness. Services for Students with Disabilities can provide temporary accomodations students for students needing assistance.