Emergency Contacts and Policies
Emergencies and disasters are unpredictable and strike without warning. The University’s emergency planning protocols are developed to ensure the safety of the students, faculty, staff and visitors. The information contained on this website is a component of our overall emergency plan.
In the event of an emergency, the university uses multiple methods of notification, such as, mass emailing to the EWU community, website announcements, and Information through local media.
This page contains reference information and procedures on how to react in emergency situation
On-Campus Security
Contact Security
Security Desk Phone: (312) 939-0133
Security Desk in house Ext: 3100
Facilities Manager
Tasleem Raja
(312)-427-9580
Community Emergency Resources
Hospital Emergency Rooms
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 926-2000
John H. Stroger Hospital
1969 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 864-6000
For additional hospitals dial 311
Rape and Sexual Assault
Rape Victim Advocates (RVA) (Free Counseling and Legal Advocacy)
180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
(312) 443-9603
http://www.rapevictimadvocates.org
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline (Chicago RAINN Affiliate)
Chicago Metro Area (888) 293-2080
Southern Suburbs (708) 748-5672
Not Alone: Together Against Sexual Assault
https://www.notalone.gov/
24-Hour Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline
1 (888) 293-2080
Domestic Violence
24-Hour Sarah’s Inn Domestic Violence Crisis Line
1 (708) 386-4225
24-Hour City of Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line
1 (877) 863-6338
24-Hour Spanish Speaking Domestic Violence Hotline
1 (312) 738-5358
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Operates 24-7 to provide immediate crisis counseling and referrals
1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
Counseling
Porchlight Counseling
Unlimited free counseling to college students at offices throughout the Chicagoland area.
(773) 750-7077
LGBT Anti-Violence Project
Center on Halsted
(773) 871-2273
Courts
Cook County Circuit Court
555 W Harrison St, Chicago
www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org