Crisis Support

Emergency services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, throughout the year to current WWU students by calling 360-650-3164.

Crisis Appointments

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

To speak with the first available counselor, please contact the Counseling and Wellness Center at 360-650-3164.

After-Hours Emergency Services

When we are closed there are several ways to contact someone if you or a fellow student is having a psychological emergency.

If you live in a residence hall:

• First, talk to your RA or RD.
• If your RA or RD is not available, call 360-650-3164 and choose option 1 to reach the on-call counselor.
• If the situation is more urgent, call 911 or go to the Emergency Room at St. Joseph's Hospital.

If you live off campus:

• To reach the after-hours on-call counselor, dial 360-650-3164 and choose option 1.
• If the situation is more urgent, call 911 or go to the Emergency Room at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Additional crisis resources:

• Community Crisis Line, 1-800-584-3578  
• Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741
• Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support Services (DVSAS) of Whatcom County, 1-877-715-1563
• 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 988
• Trevor Project: Preventing Suicide Among LGBTQ+ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
• Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
• Veterans' Crisis Line, 988, Press 1 or text 838255
• Native and Strong Lifeline 988, Press 4