Health and Medical Services
The purpose of the Health and Medical Annex is to manage, direct and control the provision of medical and counseling service in the event of a major campus emergency.
In the event of a major campus emergency, Student Affairs shall assume primary control for the purpose of making medical care and crisis counseling services available to students and Human Resources will be responsible for staff and members of the University community. Upon the declaration of a major emergency, the EERT and/or the Incident Commander may assign an employee of Student Affairs and Huan Resources to report to the EOC. Public Safety supervisors and officers will assist in the transportation of seriously injured or suddenly ill students and staff members to the nearest hospital utilizing the following: • Paramedics • Private ambulance • Public Safety vehicle • Taxi The University will coordinate with local authorities and emergency medical providers and follow their directives as to the provision of essential medical care and sanitation services. Note: There are several Automated External Defibrillators (AED)s located in various locations of the University campuses marked with an AED sign. AEDs are use to treat sudden conditions that cause the heart to stop by delivering a shock across the heart if it is needed. 9-1-1 should be called as soon as possible when using an AED. University Counseling and Psychology Services offers psychological counseling services for NLU students. Students can call 312-261-3636 or 847-947-5656 to talk to a counselor. In a crisis situation when you are not able to keep yourself/someone or those around you/them safe, you need to go to the nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1. If on campus, you can also contact security at 312-261-3333 (Chicago), 847-947-5580 (Wheeling), 630-874-4444 (Lisle) or 813-491-6125 (Tampa). Students should also be aware of the of the following resources that are provided to students: • Virtual Care Group – Online telehealth, telemedicine and life coaching – thevritualcaregroup.com/nlu • Community Counseling Centers of Chicago – 773-769-0205 to talk to a crisis worker • Illinois Warm Line 866-359-7953 • National Suicide Prevention Hotline – 988 • LGBT National Hotline – 888-843-4584 • Vets4Warriors – 855.838.8255 • Trans Lifeline – 877-565-8860 • 24 Hour Crisis prevention for LGBTQ Youth – 866-488- 7386 or Text “START” to 678678 • Lifeline (Spanish speaking) – 888-629-9454 • Veterans Crisis Line – 800-273-8255 Press 1 or T est “START” to 838255 • 24 Hour Crisis lifeline for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing – TTY – Dial 800-799-4889
In recent years, there has been an increase in suicidal behaviors. For this reason, NLU is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment by prioritizing its community's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
Our policy identifies self-destructive behaviors, including suicidal ideation, overt intention, planning,
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