Crisis Support
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 988, 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you or someone is experiencing situations such as the following, these are signs one is currently in a crisis:
- Having thoughts of suicide and/or are not sure they can keep themselves safe.
- Usual coping strategies are becoming dangerous.
- Having thoughts of harming someone else and may act on them.
- Hearing voices or seeing things that no one else sees or hears.
- Feeling physically or emotionally unsafe.
- Knows someone who is in a life-threatening situation.
If you don't know if your situation is a crisis or not, it's better to call us at 630-515-7145 and seek guidance rather than endure it on your own. We're here to help!
Accessing Crisis Support
If a student is experiencing a crisis or a high level of distress, counselors are available to meet in person during normal business hours. If you do choose to walk into the office, it is helpful for us if you give a heads-up by calling the Counseling Center front desk at 630-515-7145, though this is not necessary to receive an appointment. Please review the hours below.
- Monday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST
- Tuesday and Wednesday : 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CST
- Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST
- Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
If you need immediate assistance or if you are not on campus, call 911 or take yourself to the nearest emergency room. From É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is 5 to 7 minutes away, located at:
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 N. Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-275-5900
Other Resources
DuPage County Health Department Crisis Intervention Unit hotline:
630-627-1700
Text HOME to 741741
This free, 24/7 crisis support service connects individuals to a trained crisis volunteer. Visit for more information.
Student Services
ILstudentservices@midwestern.edu
630-515-6470 (Office)
MWU Security
630-515-7111
Downers Grove Police Department
Non-Emergency Advice
630-434-5600