Crisis Support and Mental Health Resources

Access urgent help and mental health resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a psychological emergency, including thoughts of harming yourself or others, or a situational crisis, help is available.

If you need immediate help

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Same-day urgent counseling appointments

Need to speak with a mental health counselor for an urgent concern?

If you’re experiencing a crisis situation, contact Counseling Services.

Appointments are 30-50 minutes based on symptoms and availability.
To schedule: Call 360-546-9238 or stop by the Student Wellness Center.

What to expect during a same-day appointment

During a crisis appointment, you will meet with one of our mental health counselors, who will assess your immediate needs, provide support, and help create a plan for follow-up or next steps.

Make an appointment

Counseling Services

Student Wellness Center

van.counseling@wsu.edu

(360) 546-9238

Netzhammer Hall, Room 160

Limited same-day appointments may be available for students experiencing a crisis. Ongoing counseling is scheduled separately. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact Counseling Services as soon as possible.

Counseling Services Schedule

Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 4:00pm

24-Hour Support

Support during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

If you need help outside of Counseling Services’ regular hours, these 24/7 resources are available:

After-hours crisis line

360-546-9046

Immediate support for WSU Vancouver students.

Southwest Washington Crisis Line

800-626-8137
(TTY 866-835-2755)

Support in Clark, Skamania and Klickitat counties.

National Crisis Line

Call or text 988

Concerned about someone?

You don’t need to have all the answers to help a student who may be struggling. Early intervention can help connect students with the right resources.

If a student poses an immediate threat to themselves or others, call 911. Otherwise, there are ways to reach out for guidance and support.

Faculty and staff

If you’re concerned about a student, you can connect them with campus resources:

Counseling Services

Confidential mental health counseling for currently enrolled students, including same-day urgent appointments.

Learn more about Counseling Services

Student Care Network

The Student Care Network offers non-clinical case management for students who are struggling academically, socially or emotionally. Faculty and staff can submit a referral, and students can refer themselves.

The Student Care Network connects students with resources, guidance and follow-up support across campus.

Learn more about the Student Care Network

Students supporting classmates

You can help a friend or classmate who seems stressed or withdrawn by:

Checking in and asking how they’re doing.
Listening without judgment.
Encouraging them to contact Counseling Services or the Student Care Network.
Offering to help find resources or accompany them to an appointment, if they want.

Being a supportive friend is an important role, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of your own mental health. Know your own limits and seek help for yourself when needed.