Supporting Student Wellbeing
Student well-being goes beyond the classroom. Whether you’re facing emotional stress, financial pressure, or personal challenges, there are resources available both on campus and in the wider community to support you.
Student Resources
Use the tabs below to browse available student resources.
Campus Resources
PUB 301
dos@ewu.edu
509-359-7924
A key resource for students seeking support, connection, and guidance. The Dean of Students (DOSEWU) can assist in resolving conflicts with faculty, staff, or peers. They can also help with navigating academic policies and campus resources.
Martin Hall 225
cws@ewu.edu
509-359-2366
Provides individual and small group counseling, single sessions, referral/case management, biofeedback services, and walk-in crisis services.
*Counseling services are available to students paying the comprehensive health fee. This does not include online accelerated students.
Cesar Portillo
titleix@ewu.edu
(509) 359-6312
Title IX protects university students, employees, and program participants from discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. This includes prohibitions against sex-based harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. In addition, Title IX also provides support to pregnant and parenting students.
Tawanka 211
eoaa@ewu.edu
(509) 359-7496
This team provides support, mediation, and complaint processes to students experiencing discrimination. EWU prohibits students and employees from engaging in discrimination or discriminatory harassment.
University Recreation Center (URC) 201
cws@ewu.edu
509-359-2366
Counseling and Wellness Services (CWS) Website
Assisting with basic needs support through our Basic Needs Navigator, food pantry/cabinets, peer health education, immunization record upload into MedProctor, health education classes, and opioid overdose prevention training.
University Recreation Center (URC) 201
basicneeds@ewu.edu
509-359-4279
Providing case management and support for students seeking help with housing, food, utilities, childcare, and other basic needs. Our Basic Needs Navigator can connect you with campus and community resources. These services can be in-person or virtual.
Hargreaves 015
sass@ewu.edu
Accommodations: 509-359-6871
Care/Support: 509-359-7924
Student Accommodations and Support Services (SASS) Website
SASS Care and Support Services Webpage
Accommodation services: Support for medical disabilities, including physical health, mental health, and learning disorders.
Care/support: Can support you through the death of a loved one, social belonging, victim of crime, sudden medical/life issues, recent traumatic events, financial insecurity, mental health concerns, or natural disaster. These services can be in-person or virtual.
Showalter Room 118
recovery@ewu.edu
509-359-6288
Eagles for Recovery is a collegiate program for students who are in recovery, thinking about recovery, and those who want to participate as recovery allies. This program provides support and help to navigate through recovery while being a student at EWU. We host weekly All-Recovery support meetings, sober events, 1:1 recovery coaching, and a recovery lounge where you can hang out.
EWU has partnered with BetterMynd to offer students flexible, online therapy with licensed counselors. This secure, confidential service is ideal for students needing support outside regular CWS hours.
Spokane Area Community Resources
1-877-266-1818
Frontier Behavioral Health 24 Hour Regional Crisis Line Webpage
Serves Spokane, Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, and Stevens counties.
Services for and on behalf of individuals whose health or safety is in danger because of a mental health or substance use condition. Trained triage clinicians will assess and provide appropriate referrals and/or dispatch mobile teams or Designated Crisis Responders.
211
Resource line that provides free information about community resources and human services, including local support groups.
Call or Text: 509-624-7273 (Spokane)
Lutheran Community Services Victim Advocacy and Education Webpage
Support from a trained advocate is offered 24/7. Will respond to local emergency rooms and offer in-person advocacy for anyone seeking a medical exam or evidence collection. Under Washington law, survivors of sexual assault have the right to have an advocate or support person present during medical and legal proceedings.
Texting only available during business hours.
Mon – Thurs: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Fri: 8:30 A.M – 3:00 P.M.
509-747-8224
Lutheran Community Services Victim Advocacy and Education Webpage
Survivors of all other crimes may call this number during business hours and ask to speak with an advocate.
Call: 509-326-2255 (Spokane)
Text: 509-220-3725 (Spokane)
YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Hotline Webpage
24/7 help for victims of intimate partner domestic violence staffed by confidential advocates.
Call: 1-877-700-7175
Kalispel Victim Assistance Services Webpage
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians offers free, confidential support services to victims of crimes, regardless of tribal affiliation.
Call: 509-869-0876
Mujeres in Action (MiA) is an organization that supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in a culturally responsive way. MiA provides various services to support survivors, including counseling or advocacy, housing support, and emergency shelter.
Call: 888-537-1634
Text the word “HearMeWa” to 738477
Hear Me WA is a program for young people up to age 25 in Washington state. Get secure, free support anytime from professionals who are ready to listen. Issues include stress, social pressures, substance abuse, mental wellbeing, bullying, eating disorders, threats of violence, and domestic violence.
Everett Area Community Resources
Crisis Line: (800) 584-3578
Crisis Line Local: (425) 258-4357
Crisis Line Local 2: (425) 388-7215
Snohomish County Crisis Services Webpage
Designated Behavioral Health Professionals who provide comprehensive, flexible, and community-based services throughout Snohomish County 24 hours a day, including Holidays and weekends.
Seattle/King/Snohomish
Call or Text: (877) 757-8297
YWCA Gender-Based Violence Specialized Services Helpline Webpage
Services include individual assistance with safety planning and issues related to gender-based violence, as well as weekly support groups. Advocates provide intensive, individualized services for survivors who are furthest from opportunity, including Black and African American women.
Call: 425-297-5771
Call: 425-252-4800 (24-Hour Hotline)
Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse Webpage
Specially trained advocates who can provide personal support and resources to help individuals and families through a difficult time. These services are free of charge.
Call: 888-537-1634
Text the word “HearMeWa” to 738477
Hear Me WA is a program for young people up to age 25 in Washington state. Get secure, free support anytime from professionals who are ready to listen. Issues include stress, social pressures, substance abuse, mental wellbeing, bullying, eating disorders, threats of violence, and domestic violence.
Bellevue Area Community Resources
Call: 206-263-9200
King County Crisis and Commitment Services Helpline Webpage
King County Crisis and Commitment Services offers evaluation of people with behavioral health disorders for involuntary detention in psychiatric and secure withdrawal facilities according to the State of Washington law. Staff who perform these duties are Designated Crisis Responders (DCRs). They are mental health professionals specially trained to conduct a holistic investigation of risk and treat the person in need with dignity and respect during their time of crisis.
(English) Call: 425-226-5062
(Spanish) Call: 425-282-0324
24/7 Resource Line: 1-888-998-6423
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Website
KCSARC can provide information, support, counseling, and education for victims of sexual assault, including confidential advocacy and a 24-hour crisis line to answer medical, legal, or other questions.
Seattle/King/Snohomish
Call or Text: (877) 757-8297
YWCA Gender-Based Violence Specialized Services Helpline
Services include individual assistance with safety planning and issues related to gender-based violence, as well as weekly support groups. Advocates provide intensive, individualized services for survivors who are furthest from opportunity, including Black and African American women.
Call: 888-537-1634
Text the word “HearMeWa” to 738477
Hear Me WA is a program for young people up to age 25 in Washington state. Get secure, free support anytime from professionals who are ready to listen. Issues include stress, social pressures, substance abuse, mental wellbeing, bullying, eating disorders, threats of violence, and domestic violence.
National Area Community Resources
Dial 9-8-8
Suicide and crisis lifeline (available in English and Spanish, 24/7). Confidential and free services for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, substance misuse, and seeking resources for someone else.
Text the word “HOME’ to 741741
Confidential and free text line available 24/7 providing emotional support by a trained volunteer crisis counselor.
Call: Dial 9-8-8 then press 1
Text: 838255
Confidential and free (phone or text) available 24/7, providing emotional support for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones.
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text the word ‘START’ to 678678
Online chat via thetrevorproject.org
Providing free and confidential emotional and crisis support 24/7 for those who identify as LGBTQ+
Call: 1-877-565-8860, Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
Text the word ‘STEVE’ to 741741
Steve Fund Crisis Text Line Webpage
Resource for young people of color.
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
National Child Abuse Hotline Website
24/7 support by trained staff for those concerned about or affected by child abuse.
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text the word ‘START’ to 88788
1-800-787-3224 (hearing impaired line)
National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
24/7 support for those experiencing domestic violence or those concerned for the safety of others.
1-800-656-HOPE
(1-800-656-4673)
National Sexual Assault Hotline Webpage
24/7 support for those experiencing sexual assault or harassment.
Call or Text 1-888-279-1026
Courage First Athlete Helpline Website
The Courage First Athlete Helpline is a no-cost call, text, and chat service for athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone in sports communities who has questions or concerns about abuse or mental well-being in athletics.
