Campus and Community Resource Toolkit

There are many resources on campus and in the community that can help you address a variety of issues. We welcome you to explore the programs and services available to you.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us or fill out an assistance request form.

Employment

NIU Career Services can help you prepare for success after graduation. Use their Huskies Get Hired platform to search for jobs and internships online.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) can also help you find a new career.

Food and Personal Care

The Huskie Food Pantry provides free, healthy food, as well as personal care items, toiletries, school supplies and supplies for infant/toddler care.

You can also visit the Huskie Closet to get free business and casual clothing and shoes.

There are also several local food pantries that provide supplies and resources, and the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help pay for food. Learn how to apply for benefits eligibility.

Health and Wellness

There are many resources on campus dedicated to your health and well-being:

• Northwestern Medicine Student Health Center at NIU provides health care to students (815-306-2777).
• Community Counseling Training Center offers counseling services to NIU and community members (cahc_cctc@niu.edu, 815-753-9312).
• Couple and Family Therapy Clinic provides mental health services to NIU and the community, with an emphasis on promoting strong relationships (familytherapy@niu.edu, 815-753-1684).
• Counseling and Consultation Services provides comprehensive mental health support to students currently enrolled at NIU (815-753-1206).
• Psychological Services Center provides outpatient psychological services to NIU and the community (psc@niu.edu, 815-753-0591).
• Many religious organizations have a presence on the NIU campus.
• Safe Passage promotes the right of all to non-violent and abuse-free relationships through advocacy, intervention, and prevention resources. Safe Passage counselors are available for walk-in appointments in the CSA (Peters Campus Life Building – Room 150) on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Off-campus resources include:

• DeKalb County Health Department provides preventive health services, health protection services and health education (815-758-6673).
• Family Service Agency provides counseling and other essential services to DeKalb County (815-758-8616).
• Greater Family Health Sycamore offers services from preventive care to chronic disease management (844-599-3700).
• Illinois Payment Resources - SAFEta provides individualized technical assistance by sharing information, resources, referrals and/or providing training on topics related to sexual assault and related topics.
• Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital provides patient care across the Chicago area and northern Illinois (815-756-1521).
• Northwestern Ben Gordon Center provides mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment services (815-756-4875).

Pregnancy and Child Care

If you're pregnant, you may wish to fill out a pregnancy accommodation request form. If you're nursing or pumping breast milk, you can make use of nursing and lactation spaces on campus.

The NIU Child Development and Family Center provides high-quality care to children ages 3 months to 5 years.

These state and community resources can also be of assistance:

• 4-C: a local nonprofit organization that helps families find and afford child care
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: a program that provides assistance to pregnant students or families with at least one dependent child under 18
• WIC services: a program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy

Technology/Internet

University Libraries provides laptops, self-check kiosks and collaboration stations.

The federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program offers a discount on internet service to eligible households. Students receiving Pell Grants are automatically eligible.

Transportation

Huskie Bus Line is operated by the city of DeKalb. It's free for students and goes to many locations on and off campus.

You can also check Carpool Connections, a Facebook group that helps students share rides to campus.