Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness Services and Resources

Wellness Services

• Health Services
  Some medical services are available to students for free or at low cost at the Wellness Centers located on each campus. These services include blood pressure screenings, pregnancy tests and birth control distribution, the treatment of minor injuries and illnesses and more. With a focus on health education and disease prevention, you'll have access to resources that help you make informed decisions.
• Counseling Services
  College—and life—can be stressful. We want to help you attend to your mental health needs by addressing challenging and sometimes debilitating issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, loneliness or just not feeling like yourself. We have trained staff available at both campuses to assist you.
• Care Coordination
  Care Coordination provides direct support, resources, and advocacy for students experiencing life events that are impacting their well-being and interrupting their academic success and persistence.
• Access and Resource and Disability Center (ADRC)
  The ADRC provides accommodations and services to students with documented disabilities. To determine eligibility, complete an intake appointment and submit the appropriate documentation. Once these steps are completed, accommodations and services may be requested. Be sure to submit requests at least four weeks prior to the anticipated need. You need to apply for accommodations on a semester-by-semester basis.

Wellness Resources

• The Fitness Center 
  Whether you are getting in shape or taking a for-credit physical fitness course, you'll have access to a workout space on the Des Plaines campus filled with up-to-date equipment, warm-up areas and experienced staff. Membership costs are low for Oakton students and employees.
• Caring Closet 
  Oakton’s Caring Closet, located in Room 1430 (Des Plaines) and Room A130 (Skokie), is a space where Oakton students can access nonperishable food and self-care items, such as soap and deodorant, at no cost. Access items by completing an online shopping sheet (requires login) or stopping by the Caring Closet when the campus is open. You'll be notified when items are available at the designated time and location. An Oakton ID is required for pick-up. All information is private.

• Meditation / Prayer Rooms
  Having a quiet and private place to center yourself or pray can greatly improve your mental health. For that reason, we offer meditation and prayer spaces in Room 2148 on the Des Plaines campus and Room A190 on the Skokie campus. To make reservations on the Des Plaines campus, contact the Office of Student Affairs at 847.635.1739 during business hours. Employees can also contact Human Resources at 847.635.1675 during business hours to reserve either space. Public Safety should be called after hours at 847.635.1880. Students, employees and guests can reserve space on the Skokie campus by calling Public Safety at 847.635.1880.
• Lactation Rooms
  If you or a guest recently had a child and need a safe and private place for lactation, rooms are available on both campuses by reservation for 30-minute blocks of time. To reserve Room 2556 on the Des Plaines campus for lactation, contact the Office of Student Affairs at 847.635.1739 during business hours. Employees can also contact Human Resources at 847.635.1675 during business hours to reserve either space. Public Safety should be called after hours at 847.635.1880. On the Skokie campus, room B209 is used for lactation. Students, employees and guests can reserve a room by contacting the Division of Business and Career Technologies office at 847.635.1910.
• Togetherall
  An online peer support community where you can connect with other students facing similar mental health challenges, receive support and feel less alone. Trained healthcare professionals are available as wall guides 24/7. 
• Mindwise
  An online tool to assess your thoughts, moods and actions to gauge shifts in your behavioral health. After completing a brief questionnaire, you will receive immediate and anonymous results with access to resources and key recommendations.
• Campus Well™
  An online interactive health magazine that offers useful information and tips about health education and healthy lifestyles so you can stay well and focus on meeting your education goals.