PSU CARES

What is PSU CARES?

PSU CARES connects students with resources when they are experiencing distress or other concerns that might impact their personal or academic success. CARE Advocates meet with students to hear about their concerns and collaborate on a plan to optimize their ability to continue and succeed at PSU.

Types of Concerns referred to PSU CARES:

Housing insecurity/houselessness
Financial insecurity
Health or mental health concerns
Medical emergency
Hospitalization or hospital transport
Death of a student or family member
Family emergency

Events that are traumatic or disruptive
Academic concerns (Assistance with filing petitions)
Harm to self or others
Disruption or other conduct concerns
Impacted by crime or assault
Harassment, bias, or discrimination
Retention concerns

Submit Referral

Connect with us

Email: askdos@pdx.edu
Phone: 503-725-4422
Location: University Center Building, suite 300
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm (closed from 12-1pm for lunch)

If you need after hours response, call Campus Public Safety Office
Emergency: 503-725-5911
Non-emergency: 503-725-4407
or 911.

Resources

Faculty and staff may be the first to notice a student is struggling and may be in the best position to reach out with care and concern. The following is intended to provide you with resources and referral information for supporting distressed or disruptive students in addition to submitting a CARE Referral. Anyone can utilize these resources, and it is not an exhaustive list.