Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
A number WSU students specifically can call if they are going through a mental health crisis outside of normal business hours and would like to speak to a counselor.
CAPS After Hours line (509-335-2159)
On the back of this common item, students will find important contact information for resources to contact in a crisis such as WSU pullman police, CAPS, Crisis Text Line, 988 Suicide Lifeline, and more.
Cougar Card/Student ID
What is a standard drink size for wine, beer, and liquor? (Get at least 2 out of 3 correct to get the point)
1.5 fl oz liquor, 5 oz wine, 12 oz beer
Name at least 2 ways students can access free sexual health supplies (condoms, Plan B, lube, pregnancy tests, etc.) on campus.
Cougar Health Services, Women*s Center, LGBTQ+ Center, Generation Action Plan B Delivery Service, Health Education Office, more...?
A fully stocked pantry in the CUB available to any student.
What is The Cougar Food Pantry?
A free, confidential, 24/7 phone and text service in the United States. It connects people experiencing mental health distress, suicidal thoughts, or substance use crises with trained crisis counselors.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
What is the main WSU agency students can report hazing to?
The Center for Community Standards (CCS)
How to report: Use their online form, email details to community.standards@wsu.edu, call (509) 335-4532, or visit the office in Room 130 of the French Administration Building in Pullman.
A safe, life-saving medicine that blocks opiod receptors in the brain to quickly stop an opioid overdose. It works within minutes to restart normal breathing in a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped due to drugs like fentanyl, heroin, or prescription painkillers.
Naloxone (drug) or Narcan (brand)
Name at least 2 places students can get STI testing done in Whitman County.
Cougar Health Services, Planned Parenthood, Whitman County Public Health, Urgent Care Centers (ex:Pullman ReadyCare), Primary Care Centers (ex: Pullman Family Medicine).
A WSU center that offers students help with tutoring, academic advising, and on campus jobs.
What is the Academic Success and Career Center (ASCC)?
What number of free therapy sessions do you get with CAPS as a WSU student?
Unlimited
What is the main WSU agency students can use to report discrimination, harassment, sexual assault/misconduct, stalking, hate crimes, or any civil rights violation?
Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR)
How to report: Use online form, calling 509-335-8288, email, mail, or visiting their office in French Administration 220, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A community of students who promote awareness to stop or reduce substance use and other harmful behaviors by fostering social connections, well-being, and acceptance through peer support and a harm reduction approach. They provide scholarships, peer-to-peer coaching opportunities, fun social events, all-recovery meetings and more.
Cougs For Recovery
Email | cougs.forrecovery@wsu.edu
Location | Washington Building, Room 254
A 30 minute, confidential, nurse-visit you can schedule with CHS to get tested for Chlamydia or Gonorrhea and receive your results the same day. You are only charged for the cost of the test.
CHS Rapid Test Appointment/STI clinic
Name at least 5 centers for students on campus.
Identity - Based: African American SC, API/Desi American SC, Chicanx/Latinx SC, Disabled SC, First Gen SC, International SC, LGBTQ+ SC, Native American SC, Multicultural SC, Veteran/Military Associated SC, Women*s Center...etc.
Academic - Based: Chemistry LC, Math LC, Writing LC, ASCC, Voiland SC...etc.
The three types of therapy CAPS offers.
Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling (both must be students at WSU-Pullman), and Group Counseling
This non-profit organization in Whitman county empowers individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, and stalking. Services include 24-hour crisis line; emergency, confidential shelter; legal and medical advocacy; individual and group support; information and referral; and community education.
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse (ATVP)
This guideline protects WSU students who seek medical help for drug or alcohol intoxication. Under this policy, neither the person calling for help nor the intoxicated individual will face formal university discipline for alcohol or drug use and possession
The Good Samaritan Guideline
This center provides free diapers and infant care supplies as well as a welcoming space/lactation room for WSU student who are also parents.
The Women*s Center
This resource allows you to share concerns about a student’s emotional or psychological well-being, physical health, or academic performance with colleagues on your campus who can help. When you submit your referral through this online form, an email will be generated contacting the relevant offices on your campus, prompting them to reach out to the referred student.
What is the Student Care Network?
Name at least one alternate resource(s) for WSU students to access therapy when CAPS has long wait times or a student wants another option.
WSU Psychology Clinic ($20/hour for full time students), Palouse River Counseling (does take WA Medicaid), Telehealth options...etc.
You can call this number if you feel unsafe and would like an on foot safety escort from the WSU Police Cadet Corps.
WSU Police non-emergency dispatch line at (509) 332-2521
What are the basic steps you should take in an emergency overdose scenario?
1. Call 911
2. Check on the partier (Circulation, Airway, Breathing)
3. Care for the partier
An over the counter (accessible without a prescription) birth control pill.
OPill
It contains only the hormone progestin (norgestrel) and is free of estrogen. When taken at the exact same time every day, it is up to 98% effective at preventing pregnancy. No prescription or doctor visit is required.
A resource for resources, this entity helps students navigate university life, coordinates fundamental needs, and oversees student care and community standards.
What is the Office of the Dean of Students?