Suicide & Concern Reporting

Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)
The overall mission of the Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) is to assist in protecting the health, safety and welfare of the members of the University of Illinois Rockford community by developing a structure for the systematic reporting of and response to the behavior of students, faculty or staff members, when such behavior is disruptive to themselves or the environment or may be in violation of university policies, and by providing support and advice to those who report concerns. Reports can be made by using the online BIT form on the Intranet or emailing bitrockford@listserv.uic.edu.
Phone: Emergency – Dial 9-1-1; Alternate – 815-395-5830

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Phone: 800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741

 Office for Access and Equity
As part of the Office of the Chancellor, the Office for Access and Equity (OAE), strives to increase access to employment, programs, and services in an environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) provides confidential consultation, facilitation, and mediation services to students, faculty, academic and support staff.
Email: oae@uic.edu
Phone: 312-996-8670

Title IX Sexual Misconduct
UIC is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning, living and working environment for its students, faculty, and staff members. When individuals experience sexual harassment and sexual misconduct (i.e. sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence), their sense of safety and trust is violated and this can significantly interfere with their success at the university.
Email: titleix@uic.edu
Phone: 312-996-8670

University Ethics and Compliance Office
The University Ethics and Compliance Office is the designated liaison to receive and, as necessary, coordinate and/or refer the investigation of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, or other violations of applicable laws, rules or guidelines.
Email: ethicsofficer@uillinois.edu
Phone: 866-758-2146