No matter what problems you are struggling with, hurting yourself isn't the answer. There are people who can help!
The CWU counseling clinic is open Monday-Friday 9a-1p during Winter Break. If you are in crisis during clinic hours you can come in at any time during office hours, no appointment needed. During Covid-19, if you are able to call in from a safe location, it is preferred, but if not, please come into the office ASAP. Below is the Counseling Services' contact information:
CWU Student Counseling Clinic
Contact Information:
400 E. University Way
Corner of 11th and Poplar
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7585
Phone: (509) 963-1391
Here are available crisis lines you can call if the counseling clinic is not open:
(on-demand, video counseling with a licensed counselor; no charge to enrolled CWU students)
OR
Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health:
Ellensburg - (509) 925-4168
Cle Elum - (509) 674-2881
OR
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 when in crisis. Available 24/7 in the USA. A live trained counselor will receive the text and respond quickly. Service is free of charge. Cell phone plans with AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint or Verizon are free if texting to 741741.
Other Mental Health Support Options:
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (LGBTIQ+ crisis line)
Trans Crisis Line: 877-565-8860 (7a-1p Pacific Time)
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 and Press “1” or send text to 838255
Lifeline: 800-799-4889 (TTY or text)
En Español 888-628-9454
Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (with interpreters if needed)