Services
WWCC Counseling Services offers a range of mental health services, from individual and group counseling to referrals and resource connection. Services are free and confidential for all enrolled students. We are here to help you navigate personal, social, educational, and mental health concerns that impact your academic success at WWCC.
Our goal is to help students improve coping and develop skills to achieve personal wellness and academic success in a safe and welcoming environment.
Students may be referred to a community provider for long-term, specialized therapy options, hospitalization, and services that are outside the scope of assistance provided by our department.
Counselors hold master’s degrees in a behavioral health field and are credentialed through the Washington State Department of Health.
In-Person & Online Services Available
In-person counseling services are available on the Walla Walla campus by appointment. Drop-in sessions are offered on the Walla Walla campus, subject to availability.
Telemental health (online) counseling is available to enrolled students on the Walla Walla & Clarkston campuses and for students attending online courses. Students must be physically located in Washington State at the time of the online counseling appointment due to licensure restrictions. For those students, that are not located in Washington, please contact one of our counselors for information regarding resources and referrals to providers in your area.
TalkCampus is a 24/7, anonymous, free app where you can talk with other students from around the world about the ups and downs of life. Your student email address will give you free access, just download TalkCampus from the app stores. More info here: TalkCampus Sign-up
Availability & How To Access Services
Counselors are typically available Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm during fall, winter, and spring quarters. Caley Moyer offers evening appointments on Tuesday and Wednesday during fall, winter, and spring quarters. Counselors have limited availability for services during term breaks and summer quarter.
To make an appointment you can contact a counselor directly (see contact info above), schedule with Microsoft Bookings (click button at top of the page), or stop by or call the Student Success Center: Walla Walla (509) 223-2037.
If you are concerned about your mental health safety, call the Walla Walla County Crisis Response Unit at (509) 524-2999 or for the Clarkston Campus call Asotin and Garfield County Crisis Line at 1 (800) 970-3785. Any emergent medical needs or concerns should be directed to your healthcare provider or emergency services 911 (9-911 from a campus phone). Dial 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Blue Mountain Health Cooperative in Walla Walla offers same day/walk-in appointments at no charge on Tuesday-Thursday, 2330 Eastgate St Ste 105, Walla Walla, WA 99362; (509) 973-5788.
Self Help Resources & Tools
Counseling Services has a Canvas course called “Warrior Wellness” to provide resource information, educational, and self-help materials to students, faculty, and staff. You can self-enroll in the course by clicking on this link: Warrior Wellness Canvas Course
Crisis & Emergency Contacts
911 – for emergency
Walla Walla Crisis Response – (509) 524-2999
Clarkston Crisis – (509) 758-3341
Columbia County Crisis Line – (509) 382-1164
Umatilla Region Crisis Line – (541) 240-8030
Crisis Text Line – Text HEAL to 741741 to text with a crisis counselor
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – (800) 273-8255
Trevor Life Line (LGBTQ) – (866) 488-7386
Trans Life Line – (877) 565-8860
National Sexual Assault Hotline – (800) 656-4673
YWCA Crisis Line – (509) 529-9922
Confidentiality
Please take into consideration that confidentiality will be considered by the Counseling Service at every point but cannot be guaranteed when communicating with students by phone, email, or internet. We are attempting to provide the highest level of service to students under these difficult circumstances. Your understanding of the circumstances and the possible limits to confidentiality is implicit in your communication with the Counseling Service.
Information disclosed by the student during counseling is protected under confidentiality regulations of Washington law (RCW 18.225.100), but information may be released under the following exceptions as mandated by Washington law (RCW 18.225.105):
- With your written authorization for use and disclosure of information, or in the case of death or disability, the authorization of your personal representative.
- To any individual if the counselor reasonably believes that disclosure will avoid or minimize a serious, foreseeable or imminent risk to you or any other individual.
- When there is reasonable cause to believe that a child, dependent adult or vulnerable person is being or has been abused or neglected.
- When the student waives the privilege of confidentiality by bringing charges, complaints, lawsuit or dispute against the counselor.
- If the counselor receives a subpoena from the court to provide information. If this happens, only the minimum information necessary to satisfy the court’s order will be provided.
General Mental Health Information
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline; Suicide Help Guide
- Alcohol & Drugs
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- PTSD
- Sexual Assault Awareness
- ULifeline– ULifeline is a comprehensive, confidential, online resource center for college students regarding mental and emotional health.