Resources
Find points of contact, guidelines and other tools as you navigate the reporting landscape at Northwestern.
General Resources
University Compliance Office
Ombudsperson
Northwestern’s ombudsperson can play a key role in resolving concerns and working through issues. They are a confidential, impartial, informal, and independent resource for navigating life at Northwestern.
Contact: ombuds@northwestern.edu
Confidential resources
The following confidential resources will not disclose information to anyone, including law enforcement or the University, except in very limited situations, such as when failure to disclose the information would result in imminent danger to the individual or to others.
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CARE: Center for Awareness, Response & Education
Central location for students, survivors, or friends of survivors to seek survivor-centered, trauma-informed support services and advocacy regarding sexual misconduct.
633 Emerson Street, 3rd Floor, Evanston
(847) 491-2054
Email: care@northwestern.edu
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CAPS: Counseling and Psychological Services
Provides counseling services to students, also provides a counselor on-call 24 hours a day.
Searle Hall, 633 Emerson St, 2nd Floor (Evanston) or Abbott Hall, 5th Floor (Chicago)
(847) 491-8100
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Religious and Spiritual Life
Provides spiritual counseling and advice for all members of the University community.
1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston
(847) 491-7256 or (847) 864-7865 (after hours)
Email: chaplain@northwestern.edu
Please note that disclosing information to or seeking advice from a confidential counselor does not constitute a report or complaint to the University and will not result in a response or intervention by the University.
Student Reporting Resources
NUHelp
CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)
CAPS provides counseling services to students, also provides a counselor on-call 24 hours a day.
Contact: Searle Hall, 633 Emerson St, 2nd Floor (Evanston) or Abbott Hall, 5th Floor (Chicago)
(847) 491-8100
Faculty and Staff Reporting Resources
Northwestern Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Northwestern Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to faculty and staff members and provides 24/7/365 free and confidential access to a variety of mental health and well-being services and resources.
Contact: (855) 547-1851 (24 hours)
Faculty Work/Life Resources
The Office of the Provost consolidates work/life resources for faculty members.
Contact: Work/Life Resources
University Rules, Guidelines and Policies
Understanding EthicsPoint
Many of the issues on this website can be reported through EthicsPoint, a third-party service where reports can be made anonymously.
When in doubt, when unsure where to go, or when you prefer to remain anonymous, EthicsPoint is always available, and we encourage you to speak up.
Learn more about this platform