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WSU Vancouver

Student Wellness Center

Support Your Mental Health

Prioritize your well-being with professional, confidential support tailored to the student experience. Counseling Services at WSU Vancouver provides a range of mental health resources—including individual therapy, crisis intervention, and wellness workshops—to help you navigate the complexities of university life. These services are available at no additional cost to currently enrolled students. Whether you are seeking tools to manage daily stress or need immediate assistance during a difficult time, our team is here to help you build resilience and achieve your personal and academic goals.

WSU Vancouver is committed to supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of every student. Counseling Services at the Student Wellness Center offers confidential, short-term mental health support at no additional cost, as these resources are already covered by your tuition and fees. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, academic stress, or relationship conflicts, our professional counselors provide a safe space to identify concerns, develop coping strategies, and connect with vital campus resources.

Our comprehensive approach ensures that help is always within reach. From individual therapy and medication management to workshops designed to build resilience, we empower students to prioritize their mental health. By fostering an environment of care and early intervention, WSU Vancouver helps students overcome personal hurdles and thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Support options include:

  • Individual Counseling: 50-minute sessions focused on your personal goals.
  • Medication Management: Evaluation and support for mental health prescriptions.
  • Workshops and Training: Interactive sessions on stress management and coping skills.
  • Referrals: Connections to community providers for specialized or long-term psychiatric care.
Questions Contact

Student Wellness Center

Contact us with your questions
Counseling Email Address Counseling Email: van.counseling@wsu.edu
Health Email Address Health Email: van.health@wsu.edu
LocationNetzhammer Hall, Room 160

Student Wellness Center Schedule

  • Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 4:00pm

The reception desk will be closed daily from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. It may occasionally close for other short-term circumstances, with temporary return times posted directly on the reception window.

Comprehensive Student Health Services

WSU Vancouver offers free basic medical care, wellness exams, and health resources to support student well-being. From treating minor injuries to navigating insurance and immunization requirements, the Student Wellness Center provides the essential care you need to thrive on campus.

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Health Education and Wellness Resources

Explore the Health Education Program at WSU Vancouver to access vital wellness workshops, peer-led advocacy, and safety trainings. Whether you are seeking mental health support, physical health resources, or leadership opportunities as a peer educator, the Student Wellness Center is here to help.

All services are strictly confidential. Your information is not shared without written permission, except in rare legal situations involving immediate safety risks.

Meet our staff

Our Wellness Center Center staff includes licensed mental health counselors, a nurse practitioner and a team committed to a holistic approach to your well-being

Julie Dembo

Julie Dembo

Mental Health Counselor
Location Netzhammer Hall (VNET)
Amber Dennison

Amber Dennison

Mental Health Counselor
Location Netzhammer Hall (VNET)
Maggie Ruiz

Maggie Ruiz

Student Wellness Center Coordinator
LocationNetzhammer Hall (VNET) 160

Student Wellness Center mission and vision

Mission

The Student Wellness Center seeks to promote holistic student development through programs and services promoting self-determination, self-advocacy and self-care in order to foster a supportive environment for students to live, learn, play and work.

Vision

The Student Wellness Center aspires to provide exemplary and innovative wellness services and programs that reach the entire campus community in support of a growing student population while becoming a competitive destination campus.