Multicultural Wellness Center: Your Hub for Basic Needs & Wellness Resources

Graphic illustrating the six dimensions of wellness: emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual.Every SSC student deserves the stability to focus on their education. Whether you need help finding food, housing, transportation, or someone to talk to, the Multicultural Wellness Center is here. No appointment needed, no judgment, just support. Browse the resources below or reach out directly, and we’ll help you find what fits your situation.

The Multicultural Wellness Center was funded through the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act. The facility encompasses six pillars of wellness. Each pillar is supported by offering students a place to obtain information, receive mental health crisis intervention services and participate in educational workshops.

Mental health awareness is essential. South Suburban College is committed to ensuring students and employees are well-equipped with resources. The facility assists in understanding and dealing with stress related issues, family concerns, abusive relationships, self-esteem, single parenthood, anxiety and depression. In addition, the program offers counseling and/or referral for substance abuse, pregnancy, AIDS and eating disorders.

Contacts

Location

Room 2348
Main Campus
South Suburban College
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473

A quiet space for meditation and reflection is available.

Hours

Monday & Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hours may be altered due to scheduling or programmatic changes.

Call / Email

(708) 596-2000, ext. 5709
wellness@ssc.edu

All students are welcome; no need to schedule an appointment.

Onsite Service

Visit our onsite counselor, Monique Mobley, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays through Wednesdays.

Hours may be altered due to scheduling or programmatic changes.

 

Basic Needs Request Form

Submit this form if you are an SSC student seeking basic need support with housing, food, clothing, etc. The form will take approximately 4 minutes to complete. After you submit this form, a Wellness Center staff member will follow up by email with resources tailored to your needs, typically within 2-3 business days.


Student Basic Needs Request Form

Explore Resources

SSC does not currently offer on-campus child care. However, there are a number of local resources available that may meet your child care needs.

Illinois Action for Children offers programs to help pay for child care. Find high-quality and affordable child care and early childhood development learning options close to home for children ages 0-5 in Illinois.

Metropolitan Family Services provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to strengthen families and help them realize their full potential. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, Metropolitan empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal and to thrive through services provided in four key areas: economic stability, education, emotional wellness, and empowerment. From early learning, afterschool and job readiness programs to counseling, mental health services and legal assistance, enter your zip code to find services near you.

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program provides nutritional foods, health screenings, breastfeeding support, and referrals for pregnant women, infants, and children under age five who meet income guidelines. Individuals participating in programs like Medicaid or SNAP are automatically eligible. Use the DHS Office Locator to find your local Women, Infants and Children office near you. Make an appointment and find out what papers or documents you need to bring with you. At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you and your family qualify. If you need assistance, contact the State WIC Office at (844) 901-0962. (Also listed under Food Resources.)

The SSC C.A.R.E.S. Closet is located in Room 2347 on the 2nd floor of SSC’s Main Campus directly across from the Multicultural Wellness Center. Students must present their student ID for access. Please contact the Multicultural Wellness Center for donation requirements.

Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (summer hours subject to change)

If you are seeking access to the C.A.R.E.S. Closet outside of the listed hours, please contact the Multicultural Wellness Center at (708) 596-2000, ext. 5709 or email wellness@ssc.edu.

Local Resale Shops:

Restoration Ministries of South Holland & Harvey

New 2 You of Lansing

Repeat Boutique of Homewood

Nu2u of Tinley Park

Salvation Army

Goodwill

The Bulldog Market provides free access to essential food items and resources for SSC students. It is located in the Cafeteria on the first floor of the Main Campus. Current students must present a valid SSC ID* for access. *Obtain your student ID card by visiting the Office of Student Life & Leadership, Room 2329 on the second floor of the Main Campus, or call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2418 or 2337. For more information, visit the Bulldog Market webpage.

For local supports:

Thornton Township Food Pantry
15340 Page Ave.
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-6040

Lansing Community Food Pantry
2990 Ridge Rd.
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3807

Together We Cope
17010 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 633-5040

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program provides nutritional foods, health screenings, breastfeeding support, and referrals for pregnant women, infants, and children under age five who meet income guidelines. Individuals participating in programs like Medicaid or SNAP are automatically eligible. Use the DHS Office Locator to find your local Women, Infants and Children office near you. Make an appointment and find out what papers or documents you need to bring with you. At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you and your family qualify. If you need assistance, contact the State WIC Office at (844) 901-0962. (Also listed under Child Care Resources.)

There is no on-campus housing at South Suburban College. However, on-campus supports are here for you to help navigate your options.

The SSC Homelessness Liaison contact is Dr. Anissa Jones, who can be reached at (708) 596-2000 ext. 5708, or AJones@ssc.edu. Her office is located in the College and Career Success Center, Room 2350, on the second floor of the Main Campus.

The Financial Aid Office can work with students whose housing status has changed. Contact the Financial Aid Office via email financialaid@ssc.edu, by phone at (708) 596-2000, ext. 5780, or visit Room 2355, Main Campus.

For off-campus supports, start with the Entry Point Call Center, which works with several resources across Cook County to address most housing needs. For emergency shelter, start with South Suburban PADS. The Salvation Army’s shelter locator can help find emergency shelters and community resources by any zip code in the US.

Entry Point Call Center — 877-426-6515 | Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm Mon & Fri; 8:30am–7pm Tue, Wed, Thu | MyEntryPoint.org

South Suburban PADS — 414 W. Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights, IL | 708-332-7700 | Hours: 9am–1pm Mon, Tue, Fri; 9am–3pm Wed; closed Thursdays

For further information and options, visit SSC’s Housing Resources link below.

Housing Resources

Need a computer or internet access? Free computer labs are open to students in the Library (1st floor), the Academic Assistance Center (Room 2264), and SSC Connect (Room 3151), all on the Main Campus. Computer labs are also at the Oak Forest Center in the Study Lounge, Room 5385 (located near the Cafeteria); call (708) 596-2000, ext. 3212, for availability. An SSC ID* is required for access to the computer labs.

If you need a loaner laptop, access and complete the online application by emailing StudentLife@ssc.edu. Supplies are limited and distributed on a case-by-case basis. You will need to know your Student ID Number* and SSC email address.

After you apply: The Office of Student Life & Leadership will review your application and contact you via your SSC email address.

Questions about applying: Office of Student Life & Leadership, Room 2329 — StudentLife@ssc.edu — (708) 596-2000, ext. 2327. Hours: Monday 8am–7pm | Tuesday 8am–5pm | Wednesday 8am–5pm | Thursday 8am–7pm | Friday 8am–4pm (summer hours may vary).

Pickup location: Main Campus, SSC Connect, Room 3151 — AReed@ssc.edu — (708) 596-2000, ext. 2668 (by appointment).

What to bring at pickup: A valid Student ID.

*Obtain your student ID card by visiting the Office of Student Life & Leadership, room 2329, or call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2418 or 2337.

A person who believes he or she has been subjected to, witnessed, or has knowledge of gender-based or sexual misconduct may file a complaint alleging violation(s) of the Student Code of Conduct through SSC’s Title IX Coordinator. You can speak with anyone at any time. Reporting is always an option. Choosing one route does not exclude other options. You should pursue whatever routes will be the most helpful to recovery.

TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Devon Powell
Vice President, Student & Enrollment Services
DPowell@ssc.edu
(708) 596-2000, ext. 5816
Main Campus: Room 2152

ON-CAMPUS CLINICAL COUNSELOR
Monique Mobley
MMobley@ssc.edu
(708) 596-2000, ext. 2511
Main Campus (service hours: Mondays thru Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.*)
*Subject to change due to scheduling or programmatic changes.

Learn more about Survivors Right to Report: Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education

Learn more about SSC’s Title IX formal and informal resolution options: Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure & Complaint Form

Domestic Violence Agencies/Shelter Facilities:

Community Sexual Assault Resources:

Resources for the LGBTQIA+ Community:

  • The Trevor Project
    Confidential, free 24/7 crisis counseling line specifically for LGBTQ+ youth — trained counselors help de-escalate immediate distress and provide a safe, judgment-free space to talk
    Phone: 1-866-488-7386
    Text: “START” to 678-678
  • Center on Halsted — Anti-Violence Program
    Supports LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected survivors of violence through counseling and advocacy
    LGBTQ Violence Resource Line: (773) 871-CARE (2273)
  • FORGE
    National transgender anti-violence organization providing direct services to transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender non-binary survivors of sexual assault
    Phone: (414) 559-2123
    Email: AskFORGE@forge-forward.org
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender (GLBT) National Hotline
    Peer counseling on a variety of issues, including domestic violence within the GLBT community
    Hotline: (888) THE-GLNH (843-4564)
    Administrative Phone: (415) 355-0003
    Email: info@glbtnationalhelpcenter.org
  • Trans Lifeline
    Grassroots hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis — for the trans community, by the trans community
    Phone: (877) 565-8860

Foreign Resources:

Human Trafficking Resources:

  • Reclaim13
    Lombard, Illinois
    Crisis Hotline: (312) 462-3306
    General Information: (630) 209-4554
  • STOP-IT Initiative Against Human Trafficking (The Salvation Army)
    Serves Cook County and the nine collar counties in Illinois
    24-Hour Hotline: (877) 606-3158
    Drop-in Center: 4800 N. Marine Drive, Chicago, IL 60640 (serves female-identified individuals ages 14–29 who’ve experienced exploitation/trafficking)
  • Honorable Women Inc. – 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
    Serves LGBTQIA and minority populations in Chicago, Illinois
    Click “Contact Us” to complete an online form for an appointment
  • A Safe Place
    Lake County, IL
    24-Hour Crisis Line: (800) 600-SAFE (7233)
  • National Human Trafficking Hotline
    Phone: 1-888-373-7888
    Text: 233733

Military Sexual Trauma Support:

Illinois State’s Attorney’s Office:

  • Domestic Violence Division
    555 W. Harrison, Chicago
    Phone: (312) 325-9220
  • Fifth Municipal District — Bridgeview
    10220 S. 76th Avenue
    Phone: (708) 974-6250 | TDD: (708) 974-6380
  • Sixth Municipal District — Markham
    16501 Kedzie Avenue
    Phone: (708) 232-4040 | TDD: (708) 232-4190
  • Victim/Witness Assistance Unit
    2650 S. California Avenue, Chicago
    Phone: (773) 674-7200 | TDD: (773) 869-7494

Perpetrator Intervention Programs:
Note: Unlike the resources above, the following serve individuals who have caused harm and are seeking to change abusive behavior — not victims/survivors. All programs below accept voluntary/self-referred participants; a court order is not required to enroll.

  • Kirby Rehabilitation, Inc.
    South Chicago and south suburbs
    Domestic Violence Perpetrator Services, Anger Management, Substance Abuse Treatment, DUI Services
    Admissions Line: (773) 614-4002
  • ANEW: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse — PAIP
    Homewood, IL
    Serves adult men and women who have used violence with an intimate partner; open to self-referral
    PAIP Office: (708) 964-2205, ext. 403
  • Guardian Angel Community Services — PAIP
    Joliet, IL (Will County)
    Serves male and female perpetrators of intimate partner violence, including self-referred individuals, in English and Spanish groups
    Program Manager: (815) 729-0930, ext. [ask for PAIP]
  • Pillars Community Health — PAIP
    Bridgeview and Berwyn, IL
    Court-approved psychoeducational program open to voluntary participants, offered in English and Spanish
    Contact: (708) 745-5277, ext. 3580
  • Illinois PAIP Provider Directory (IDHS)
    Statewide search by county for a full list of state-approved PAIP providers
    Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-877-TO-END-DV (877-863-6338) | TTY: 1-877-863-6339

SSC has an on-campus clinical counselor, Monique Mobley, who can be reached at MMobley@ssc.edu or (708) 596-2000, ext. 2511. Visit her at Main Campus during service hours*: Mondays thru Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (*subject to change due to scheduling or programmatic changes.)

The Student Assistance Program (SAP), a partnership between SSC and AllOne Health, provides confidential mental health and workplace support. Live support is available 24/7 by calling 800-451-1834. The on-campus contact is Monique Mobley, who can be reached at MMobley@ssc.edu or (708) 596-2000, ext. 2511.

Student Assistance Program (SAP)(opens in a new window)

800-451-1834

AllOne Health Logo

https://portal.allonehealth.com/(opens in a new window)

Company Code: SSC500

Additional Mental Health and Substance Abuse Supports:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988

or

(800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7 support at your fingertips or message on Facebook.

Depression Screening

(This tool should be used for general information only, please discuss any health concerns with a physician.)

When you call The Trevor Project, you are connected with a confidential, free 24/7 crisis counseling line specifically for LGBTQ+ youth. A trained counselor will listen, help de-escalate immediate distress, and provide a safe, judgment-free space to talk about what you are experiencing. The Trevor Project can be reached by dialing 1-866-488-7386. If you prefer to text instead of call, you can text “START” to 678-678.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at 833-234-6343 is available 24/7, 365 days a year and is completely free. You can also text “HELP” to 833234. Anyone can use the Helpline, whether you are struggling with a substance use disorder or care about someone who is. Trained Helpline Specialists answer questions, provide support, and connect you to services in Illinois.

Student Emergency Aid provides one-time financial support up to $500 for short-term, nonrecurring emergencies—including utilities, housing/rent, food, medical/dental, and transportation costs (tuition, fees, and books are not covered). Currently enrolled students with a 2.0 GPA or higher may apply; funds are paid directly to the vendor, and approved students complete a short financial literacy course.

These funds are currently exhausted. Please complete the Basic Needs Request Form above and we’ll help connect you with alternatives, or contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@ssc.edu or (708) 596-2000, ext. 5780 (Room 2355, Main Campus) for emergency funding options.

SSC is served by Pace and supplies bus passes through the Multicultural Wellness Center (MWC), room 2348, Main Campus. Visit the MWC or complete the Basic Needs Request Form if a bus pass is needed.

Bus Service to SSC

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This page is reviewed quarterly. Last updated: July 2026.