Counseling Services

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Counseling Services is here for you!

We are committed to supporting students in maintaining emotional health and personal wellbeing. We promote academic growth, healthy and satisfying relationships and a successful university experience. Counseling Services staff are providing both in person and telehealth services. To schedule your first appointment, call 503.725.2800 or schedule online through the Patient Portal.

TELUS Health Update

TELUS Health (formerly called My Student Support Program or mySSP) will no longer be an option for 24/7 mental health support as of April 1st, 2024 due to the end of funding for this pilot mental health service.

Moving forward we encourage you to utilize the following 24/7 crisis resources or visit SHAC’s Emergency & Crisis webpage for a comprehensive list of culturally specific crisis service options.

Counseling Overview

Counseling Services offers a variety of support for students, including individual counseling, group counseling, case management services, educational workshops, same-day walk-in appointments, and referral to community resources. 

How do I get started?

New to Counseling: If you are new to counseling at SHAC, visit the Patient Portal or call 503-725-2800 to schedule an initial brief consultation appointment. During your consultation appointment, a SHAC counselor will determine the most appropriate next steps for care which may include: referral to another PSU support resource, a follow up appointment with SHAC Counseling Services, being placed on Counseling Service's assignment list for individual counseling, and/or referral to a community resource. 

Please note: Students can request to schedule with a therapist of color or other identity, though scheduling options may be more limited and all options may not be available.  

What if I’m having an emergency?

If you are having an emergency and need to speak with someone immediately, call SHAC at ANY time during SHAC hours of operation M - Th 9am - 5pm |  Fri 10am-5pm. These walk-in appointments are intended for students having an urgent mental health need. Students can request a walk-in appointment for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to: having serious thoughts of hurting themselves or others, immediate safety concerns, recent physical or sexual assault, or are hearing/seeing things that others are not.

After Hours Support: For after hours mental health support, contact TELUS Health Student Support at 866-743-7732. If you need in-person crisis evaluation, please go to Unity Center for Behavioral Health (1225 NE 2nd Ave). If you or someone you know is an imminent danger to themselves or someone else, call 911.

Student Crisis Resource Card: Visit the Student Crisis Resource Card for a list of phone numbers, contacts and support resources. 

Psychology Postdoctoral Resident Information

Below you will find the SHAC Counseling Services Postdoctoral Resident packet that contains general info, an overview of the program, compensation, application information and much more.

Psychology Postdoctoral Resident Information 

UPDATE: This will remain open until filled (or closed)


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How do I access referrals to longer term care in the community?

ThrivingCampus is an online directory that allows PSU students to access a list of off-campus, licensed mental health clinicians, many of whom specialize in working with students. The website includes various guides and resources that assist students through the process of securing off-campus outpatient care.

Medication Evaluation & Management

Psychiatric services are available to students engaged in therapy with a counselor in Counseling Services. A psychiatric consultation may be recommended to explore potential physical causes for psychological difficulties, offer clarification on diagnosis, and/or provide medication evaluation. Students are referred to a Counseling Services psychiatrist by their Counseling Services counselor.

If you are looking for a longer-term provider for medication management, our staff can help you connect to off campus resources.  Call SHAC to schedule an initial consultation.


Assessment Services

Learning Disorder & ADHD Assessment

The mission of the SHAC LD/ADHD Assessment Program is to reduce barriers to learning for PSU students. We offer a range of supports including consultation, referrals, workshops, brief interventions, and high quality, low-cost assessments. Students may be eligible to access other campus resources, such as learning accommodations, through the Disability Resource Center.

Important Assessment Update - Winter & Spring 2024

We are currently at capacity for LD/ADHD evaluations for Winter 2024.  We are accepting consultations for Spring 2024.

Please send a message to Assessment in the SHAC Patient Portal if you are interested in a consultation during Winter Term.

How do I get started?

  • Accommodations Request: If you have been diagnosed in the past and want accommodations, the first step is to contact the Disability Resource Center by email at drc@pdx.edu or 503.725.4150.
  • Learning Disability (LD) Support/Testing Request: If you would like more information about LD services offered at SHAC, please first read these Frequently Asked Questions. If you are interested in exploring a LD evaluation, please call 503-725-2800 to schedule an initial consultation.
  • Medication Request: If you want to transfer your existing ADHD medication management to SHAC, documentation from a recent formal psychological evaluation is required. Please send a message to Assessment in SHAC Portal.

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Outreach, Campus Partnerships, and Consultation

SHAC Counseling offers a number of consultation training services that include: one-on-one small group consultations, guest lectures, program development, committee involvement, critical incident involvement, workshops, and on-going liaison relationships with PSU departments.

Mental Health Resources

Trans Health Care Resource Guide

SHAC has created a comprehensive Trans Health Care resource guide for PSU students. The guide covers patient rights and responsibilities, SHAC Trans health care resources, PSU resources, community providers and resources, and FAQs.

Suicide Prevention Collaborative

The Suicide Prevention Collaborative includes PSU-affiliates who are invested in shaping suicide prevention programming on campus. 

Military Personnel & Veterans Resource Guide 

SHAC has created a comprehensive mental health resource guide for military personnel and veterans. The guide covers patient rights and responsibilities, SHAC mental health resources, PSU resources, community providers and resources, helpful resources for veterans and FAQs.