Student Resources for Safety and Counseling
CONTENTS
The University of Washington provides many avenues for those seeking assistance and counseling on issues of relationship violence, sexual assault, stalking and violence on campus.
Call the Violence Prevention & Response Center at 206-685-SAFE (685-7233) to learn what UW resource is best equipped to help with your particular issue, or use the list below to self refer.
UW Bothell
Bothell Counseling Resources
- UW Bothell Counseling Services: 425-352-3183
- Confidential, short-term personal counseling is available free-of-charge to currently-enrolled UW Bothell students. Students may utilize counseling for a wide range of personal concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment issues.
Bothell Safety Resources
- UW Bothell Security & Campus Safety Department
- Emergency: 425-352-5222 Non-Emergency: 425-352-5359
- UW Violence Prevention & Response Program: 425-352-SAFE (352-7233)
- Central triage for violence concerns and reporting. Provides support and education to ensure that individuals are connected with services and resources that fit their needs and concerns.
- UW Bothell Campus Safety Escort Program: 425-352-5359
- Students, faculty, staff and visitors can use the campus Safety Escort Program. The service operates Monday through Friday, 6pm to 11pm.
Seattle
Seattle Counseling Resources
- The Counseling Center: 206-543-1240
- Psychologists and mental health counselors provide assessment, crisis services, developmental programs, and therapy (individual, couple, and group) to currently enrolled students. Staff collaborate with other service providers on and off campus to offer psychological care to students. Consultation services are offered to students, faculty, and staff regarding mental health issues and concerns, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Hall Health Mental Health Clinic: 206-543-5030
- Hall Health provides mental health services, including assessments, to students, faculty, and staff; individual, couple, family, and group therapy; medication evaluation and management; and referrals, when appropriate, to other campus or community resources.
- UW School of Medicine Counseling Service: 206-616-3023
- Helps students with the stress of attending medical school and balancing personal and professional life.
Seattle Safety Resources
- UW Police Department:
- Emergency Number: 911 Non-Emergency service calls: 685-UWPD (8973)
- Provides emergency response to violent incidents and direct threats of harm to persons or property. The UWPD also provides Crime Prevention services designed to assist in identifying problems and intervening to prevent violence.
- UW Violence Prevention & Response Program: 206-685-SAFE (685-7233)
- Central triage for violence concerns and reporting. Provides support and education to ensure that individuals are connected with services and resources that fit their needs and concerns.
- NightRide: 206-685-3146
- Operates Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. during autumn, winter and spring quarters. The shuttles carry students, faculty and staff from campus to their destinations in three zones within one mile north, east, and west of campus. Passengers may ride free with a U-PASS.
- Husky NightWalk: 206-685-WALK
- Call to have a UW security guard accompany you to any location within the campus community; available 7 days a week, including holidays.
Other Seattle Campus Resources
- U-CALL: 206-543-CALL (206-543-2255)
- An after-hours, student-run listening service is staffed by dedicated and trained student volunteers (with professional back-up). They help members of the UW student community by listening to the wide range of issues that callers may want to discuss anonymously with a peer.
- Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Information Services (SARIS): 206-685-HELP (206-685-4357)
- A confidential and safe starting point for students who are victims/survivors, friends, family, and significant others seeking information about sexual assault and relationship violence. Through contact with SARIS, individuals may learn more about these issues, anonymously report sexual assault experiences, and receive referrals specific to their needs.
UW Tacoma
Tacoma Counseling Resources
UW Tacoma Student Counseling Center: 253-692-4501 H elps students cope with stresses and personal issues. Provides individual, couple, and group counseling; educational workshops and classroom presentations; support groups; consultation with students, faculty, and staff; and referrals, when appropriate, to community mental health and social service providers.
Tacoma Safety Resources
- UW Tacoma Campus Safety & Security Office: 253-692-4416
- UW Violence Prevention & Response Program: 253-692-SAFE (692-7233)
- Central triage for violence concerns and reporting. Provides support and education to ensure that individuals are connected with services and resources that fit their needs and concerns.
- UW Tacoma Campus Safety Escort Program: 253-692-4416 (or dial 333 from any campus safety telephone)
- The University of Washington, Tacoma, encourages students, faculty, staff, and visitors to use the Campus Safety Escort Program to walk you safely to your vehicle. The program is staffed with contracted security personnel.
