Crisis Services
If you or someone you know has attempted suicide and needs immediate medical attention, or a suicide is imminent, call 911 immediately.
Counseling Services provides crisis services to currently enrolled Oakton students. If possible, call in advance to schedule a same-day counseling appointment. If you are not in immediate crisis, you may stop in or call for a routine counseling appointment.
During regular operating hours, counselors are available to respond to crises and unexpected events that impact students. To connect with a counselor during a crisis, contact the Wellness Center at either campus 847.635. 1885 or stop by the Wellness Center, Room 1200, Des Plaines or Room A175 Skokie.
Examples of urgent crises may include:
- thoughts of hurting yourself or others
- not eating for several days (for reasons not related to a physical illness)
- being a recent victim of physical or sexual assault
After-hours Crisis
Oakton does not provide after-hours crisis intervention. Students on campus who need crisis support when Counseling Services is closed should contact Public Safety at:
Des Plaines, Room 1170
847.635.1880 Non-emergency
847.635.1888 Emergency
Skokie, Room C100
847.635.1422 Non-emergency
847.635.1888 Emergency
Also see: Helping Someone in Crisis
Additional ResourcesEmergency/Crisis Numbers
- Emergency 911
- Oakton Public Safety Emergency (both campuses)
847.635.1888 - Des Plaines Police (non-emergency)
847.391.5400 - Skokie Police (non-emergency)
847.982.5900
Rape and Sexual Assault
Find additional support services for victims of rape and sexual assault at www.rapevictimadvocates.org.
- Rape Victim Advocates 312.443.9603
- Rape Crisis Hotline 888.293.2080
Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800.273.TALK - Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network
800.656.4673 - Adult Abuse
800.992.6978 - National Domestic Violence
800.799.SAFE - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Action Helpline
800.662.4357
Des Plaines campus
Room 2270
847.635.1744
Monday - Friday
8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m*
Skokie campus
Room A100
847.635.1744
Monday - Friday
8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m*
*The College is closed Friday through Sunday from late May to mid-August.