Student Care Coordinator
College is an opportunity for new and exciting experiences; however, it can also be a challenging time. Students may face life events that impact their academic success and persistence. These challenges may come in the form of unexpected crises, mental health or physical concerns, a lack of basic needs, or overall difficulty.
Care coordination is a holistic approach to student success and wellness. Care strives to remove obstacles and barriers by providing solution-focused interventions to address the varying needs of our students in order to promote their success at Oakton College.
Appointments are available in person and virtually. To request an appointment call 847.376.7426 or email
care@oakton.eduSome reasons to contact Care Coordination:
- Navigating college processes and procedures.
- Experiencing housing insecurity.
- Experiencing food insecurity.
- Experiencing financial stressors.
- Assistance in accessing services on and/or off campus.
- Exploring eligibility for entitlements and benefits.
- Exploring options when dealing with life events that threaten your ability to remain enrolled.
Frequently Used Resources
Housing Insecurity
- Entry Point provides resources to those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Call 877-426-6515
- Connections for the Homeless
- Call 847-475-7070
- Connections for the Homeless - Home (connect2home.org)
Food Insecurity
- Oakton Caring Closet
- Greater Chicago Food Depository- Chicago’s Food Bank
- Find Food Now - Greater Chicago Food Depository (chicagosfoodbank.org) to find food pantries in your local community
- Rental and Utility Assistance
- Call Suburban Cook Call Center 877-426-6515
Frequently Asked Questions