815-753-1206 Northern Illinois University Counseling and Consultation Services is dedicated to supporting students on campus. The office offers a variety of services to meet the needs of students which includes walk-in consultation, individual and group counseling, assessments and crisis services.
NIU Police and Public Safety
815-753-1212 Northern Illinois University Police and Public Safety department allows students in crisis to speak to the counselor on call. After providing a callback number the counselor on call will return the students call.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and provides support to those who are in suicidal crisis. For those who are non-English speaking the Lifeline will accommodate.
800-273-8255 (#1) The Veterans Crisis Line will connect Veterans in crisis with responders from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The line is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and can make accommodations for those whom are non-English speaking or hard of hearing.