Student Support Services

University of Illinois Campus

General

• Counseling Center – Provides a range of mental health services and supports for students
• University YMCA – Supports campus community with social justice, environmental protection, interfaith cooperation and global engagement through dialogue, reflection, and action

Immigration

• FAQ on Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officers on University of Illinois property
• Open Illinois: Information and Guidance for Undocumented and DACA Students
• Student Legal Services offers referrals to local immigration attorneys and resources to assist students with immigration-related concerns, including connections to the Immigration Law Clinic at the University of Illinois College of Law, which may help students seeking to change their immigration status
• La Casa Cultural Latina ensures that undocumented and DACA students feel supported. They provide resources and information pertinent to these students’ needs
• International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) serves the university’s international population through advising, immigration services, programming, advocacy, and outreach
• The Career Center offers specialized support for undocumented and DACA students, including career exploration, job searching, and professional development advice. They can also connect students with organizations that specialize in supporting undocumented individuals
• New American Welcome Center – Provides immigrant family services and immigrant legal services

LGBTQIA+

• Gender & Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) mission is to foster an environment that is open, safe and inclusive for people of all sexualities and gender identities
• Campus Queer Campus Coalition (QCC) and Affiliated Organizations such as the Ikenberry Rainbow Connection, BlacQ, Actually Neurodivergent

Local/State/National Resources

• The UP Center of Champaign County advocates for the equality, wellness, and visibility of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities in Champaign County

Immigration

• Illinois State Board of Education’s Message on Guidance on Immigration Enforcement Actions provided the following resources:
  • The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights has an abundance of resources for immigrant families, including a Know Your Rights fact sheet in English and Spanish
  • The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) provides a Know Your Rights resource with guidance for families in specific immigration enforcement scenarios in both English and Spanish
  • The National Partnership for New Americans has compiled a live document with legal protection resources and materials from across the country that will continue to be updated
• The Refugee Center: Serves refugees, immigrants, and migrant families since 1980
• The Immigration Project – Has lawyers offering pro bono services
• United We Dream – Provides resources on immigration issues
• National Immigrant Law Center – Established in 1979, it is one of the leading advocacy organizations dedicated to advancing and defending the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their loved ones
• Protecting Immigrant Families focuses on immigrant rights, health care, and human services