Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS offers 24/7 Crisis Support to students via CAPS counselors and our after-hours service. Below see the information on how to connect and where to find this information in our website.
Crisis Support during Office Hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- To address a non-life-threatening crisis, call us at (847) 491-2151 to request a same-day or next-day appointment.
Crisis Support during After-Hours
- In an after-hours mental health crisis, please call (847) 491-2151 and press “0” at the prompt. You will be connected to the CAPS after-hours crisis resource.
Center for Awareness, Response, & Education (CARE)
CARE staff are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm by appointment. If you need immediate assistance outside of these hours, please contact the following 24-hour services.
Religious & Spiritual Life
The University Chaplains are available to talk confidentially with anyone who would benefit from a listening ear. You do not need to belong to a religious tradition to talk with a chaplain.
Appointments
To make an appointment to speak with University Chaplain & Executive Director Kristen Glass Perez:
- Call: 847-491-7256
- Email: kristen.glassperez@northwestern.edu
To make an appointment to speak with Associate University Chaplain Tahera Ahmad:
- Call: 847-491-7256
- Email: tahmad@northwestern.edu
To make an appointment to speak with Assistant University Chaplain D'ana Downing:
- Call: 847-491-7256
- Email: dana.downing@northwestern.edu
To make an appointment to speak with Hindu Chaplain Amar Shah;
- Call:847-491-7256
- Email: amar.shah@northwestern.edu
If there is a crisis, an appointment is not necessary during office hours as you may stop by the Chapel Office (Parkes Hall 139) to visit with a Chaplain.