We've compiled some helpful resources for our members to utilize, from external opportunities like job postings and scholarships, to mental health and academic help. See something missing? Reach out to us at illinoiswcs@gmail.com.
Text 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive crisis support via text message.
Champaign-Urbana Crisis Line
This is similar to the national crisis line but specifically for those in the local area. This one is especially useful in that a crisis counselor can help you access local resources or help. Phone: (217) 359-4141
911 Emergency
You can also call 911 if the crisis is a life-threatening emergency. Make sure to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for an officer trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) to speak with trained experts who provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746. The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Rosecrance Substance/Mental Health Helpline
Call 1-866-330-8729. This group does mental health triage at hospitals and offers partial hospitalization, mental health recovery services, and recovery living. They also have substance abuse centers (with one located in Champaign). Website: https://rosecrance.org
Social Media Support
If you are worried about someone on social media, you can contact the safety team on various social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and Periscope) to ensure that they are connected with the help they need Support on Social Media.
A catch-all for general issues. Reach out to them for helping you advocate for yourself with staff, faculty, students, and other organizations on campus. Website: https://odos.illinois.edu/
Counseling Center
The UIUC Counseling Center is committed to providing a range of resources intended to help students develop improved coping skills to address emotional, interpersonal, and academic concerns. Website: https://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu/
Office of Access and Equity
For reporting descrimination and barrier to access on campus. Website https://oae.illinois.edu/our-services/events/
Telehelp
Online counseling for students with United Healthcare. Website: http://telehelp4students.com
UIUC Disability Resources and Educational Services
Website: https://dres.illinois.edu/
Other
Women’s Resource Center
A completely no-strings-attached*, anonymous resource center for women with a wide variety of resources. Website: https://wrc.illinois.edu/, *The WRC has 4 confidential advisors not mandated to report to the Title IX office. Pursuing accountability/safety options requires a report to the Title IX Coordinator in a survivor-led, well-informed, guided manner. More info at FAQs about Employee Reporting Obligations, At Illinois We Care and at Policy Definitions & Key Terms, At Illinois We Care
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) to connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is also available at Online Hotline.
