Victims of Crime and Safety Concerns

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Victims of Crime and Safety Concerns

Any individual witnessing or experiencing conduct that he or she believes may pose an imminent threat to safety, security or health is strongly encouraged to call immediately the UIC Police at (312) 355-5555 or their local police department at 911.

If the observed behavior does NOT pose an imminent threat to safety, security or health, individuals are strongly encouraged to contact UIC Police:

  • 312-355-5555 or 5-5555 from a campus phone
  • TDD: 312-413-9323
  • Non-Emergency: 312-996-2830
  • Information Line: 312-413-9696
  • The Counseling Center provides 24/7 crisis services to all UIC students. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call the Counseling Center at 312-996-3490 to speak with a crisis counselor.

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If you are a victim of violence and would like to confidentially talk with someone to review your on and off campus options and to put in place safety plans, you may contact the following offices:

UIC’s Campus Advocacy Network (CAN): 312-413-8206

Office for Access and Equity (OAE), Title IX Coordinator: 312-996-8670

Office of the Dean of Students: 312-996-4857

Student Counseling Center: 312-996-3490

UI Hospital Emergency Room: 312-996-7298

Rape Victim Advocates: 312-443-9603

Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline: 888-293-2080

Chicago Domestic Violence Hotline: 877-863-6338

Illinois Attorney General – Helping Crime Victims

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