Health Resources

Below are some reliable online resources that cover different health topics, as well as some general health resources.

Please note: These links to other sites are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. NEIU Student Health Services bears no responsibility for the quality of information provided through other sites and computer systems. Neither NEIU, Student Health Services, or the Division of Student Affairs endorse these organizations or the positions they may take on various issues.

Need to find a health center near you? Visit these websites to search for federally funded, free, low-cost, or sliding scale health center near you.

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Helpful Links

Alcohol, Drug, and Other Substance Abuse

Resources:

: Facts on drugs and how they abuse your body.
: Information on where to find treatment, links and brochures.
A federal resource on decreasing your drinking or quitting drinking altogether. Gives safe drinking tips.
: Explains the legalization of cannabis in the state of Illinois and the new policies in place.
. A Narcotics Anonymous meeting search tool for Illinois meetings.
. Drug and alcohol addiction resources in Illinois.

Eating Disorders

Resources:

: Provides information about treatment, diagnosis, and coping with eating disorders from various sources.
: Online database of all eating disorder resources in the U.S.
: General resources and tips on addressing eating disorders.

Food Safety

Resources:

: Federal food safety information including how to avoid food poisoning, storing and preparing foods, and recall information.
: Local food safety information.

General Health

Resources:

: National health information and resources.
: Chicago health and wellness services, alerts and news.
: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
: General health information.
: Prevention based health resources.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health

Resources:

: Local and public LGBTQ healthcare resources by state.
: Find health services by state.
: Transgender education and support.
: LGBT health center based in Cook County.

Medicaid

Resources:

: Apply for and manage healthcare, food and cash assistance benefits.
: Offers assistance applying for Medicaid to speakers of English, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese.
: Offers assistance applying for Medicaid to speakers of English, Urdu, Spanish, Dari, Pashto and Arabic.

Men's Health

Resources:

: Men’s health information by topic.
: General men’s health information.

Mental Health

Resources:

: Local mental health agencies and centers in the Chicago area.
: Located in Building B.
: U.S. Department of Health & Human Resources national hotlines and news surrounding mental health.
: National mental health services locator.

Nutrition

Resources:

: Information from the federal government on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers by topic.

Quitting Smoking/Vaping

Resources:

: Local smoking cessation resources.
: Local smoking cessation resources.
: National resources on quitting smoking.

SADDVS

Resources:

: Comprehensive list of most agencies in the Chicago area that specifically work with survivors of SADDVS.
NEIU K(NO)W More Campaign: A team committed to providing significant support and resources to those impacted by sexual violence, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.

Sexual Health

Resources:

: Information on treatment, symptoms, and resources.
: Topics include pregnancy and HIV, viral hepatitis, and STI prevention.
: Local Cook County STI clinic hours, locations, and information.

Women's Health

Resources:

: Comprehensive list of women’s health topics and federal resources available.
: Offers a variety of services offered on an affordable sliding scale. Services include gynecology, counseling and trans services.

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