NMSHS/CAPS
Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service
The NU-SHIP uses a “gateway model” to provide you with excellent care, and minimize your out-of-pocket costs,
wherever possible. To this end, when you are in the Evanston/Chicago area, you are encouraged to initiate care at
Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service (NMSHS); NMSHS can serve as your primary-care provider while you are a Northwestern University student. Since all degree-seeking students may see an NMSHS provider at no cost, it is recommended that students utilize NMSHS first, to help you avoid unnecessary billing charges. If your NMSHS provider determines that follow-up care with a specialist is needed for further treatment, they will refer you to one. Please note formal referrals from NMSHS are not required to seek specialist care.
Students who waive the NU-SHIP with alternate comparable coverage still have access to Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service (NMSHS). Ancillary services done at NMSHS such as lab work, imaging, immunizations, etc. are billable to your private insurance carrier. Therefore, students who plan on utilizing NMSHS on either the Evanston or Chicago campus are highly encouraged to be sure their insurance plan is accepted prior to their visit. We also advise students to reach out to their private insurance carrier to verify NMSHS is in-network to minimize their portion of out-of-pocket costs.
Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service - Evanston
Searle Hall
633 Emerson Street
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-2204
Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service - Chicago
General Internal Medicine - Galter Pavilion
675 North St. Clair Street, Suite 18-200
Chicago IL 60611
312-695-8134
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) serves as the primary mental health service at Northwestern University with offices on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses. CAPS provides a set of core services, including clinical services, educational workshops, and consultation with faculty, staff, and parents.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) - Evanston
Searle Hall - 2nd Floor
633 Emerson Street
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-2151
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) - Chicago
Abbott Hall - 5th Floor
710 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
847-491-2151