Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Community Resources
Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Cougar Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services WSU offers free professional help and support for mental health services.
- WSU Dean of Students can aid with academic policies, access to support systems, campus and community involvement, conduct and behavioral issues, crisis and emergency situations, and housing and food insecurity assistance.
- Palouse River Counseling consists of trained professionals who can offer support when dealing with emotional health crises.
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Provides support with food, cash, medical, housing assistance, child support, vocational rehabilitation, adult care, mental health and addiction services, and disability support.
- Not a Moment Wasted Offers strategies on how to prioritize yourself and your future aspirations to live happier and healthier.
- Mobile Mental Health Services
Online mental health and well-being services are available to students 24/7, including:
- Well track Boost Offers support for each WSU campus.
- Together all An app with self-guided therapy and resources.
- Well track Connect Anonymous and safe space to chat with others about mental health/illness.
- Well track HelpNow Aids in locating a mental health professional in your community.
- The Student Care Network site also offers general information about resources for students.
Health Care Services
- Cougar Health Services, Medical Clinic offers a wide range of primary care services, pharmaceutical care, vision care, along with specialty care and services that are accustomed to individualized needs.
- Free-Clinic Directory Provides local resources and connections to affordable and free health clinics to uninsured people.
- Planned Parenthood Offers health care services and checkups.
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation provides counseling, employment services, technical assistance, and business training to individuals with disabilities.
- Pullman Regional Hospital Offers medical services of many kinds, also available for 24-Hour emergencies.
- Snake River Community Clinic Offers free quality healthcare services.
- Indian Health Services Federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- HealthFinder.gov Provides knowledge on health topics and conditions to ensure periodic preventive services.
Financial Assistance & Housing
- WSU Student Financial Services Find out priority deadlines on financial aid, emergency assistance to students is also available through emergency funding.
- WSU Student Accounts Request information or log in through your student portal to be given access to all of your information through your WSU account.
- WSU Dean of Students can aid with academic policies, access to support systems, campus and community involvement, conduct and behavioral issues, crisis and emergency situations, housing and food insecurity assistance.
- WSU Housing and Residence Life Learn more about residence life staff, programs and community, and safety within campus living.
- Whitman County Community Action Center receive assistance with energy and weatherization, housing and assistance, community food, etc.
Legal Resources
- ASWSU’s Student Legal Services Student ran office created to serve the legal needs of current WSU students.
- Washington Law Help Offers assistance with issues including family, house or apartment, work/farmworker rights, personal safety, money and debt, planning ahead and seniors.
- Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse & Crime Victims Service Center Provides emergency shelter, support groups, advocacy, and other community services.
- Whitman County Child Support and Victim/Witness Program Offers access to knowledge on protocol, rights, compensation, and resources within this program.
Academic Services
- WSU Academic Success and Career Center The Academic Success & Career Center (ASCC) offers students advising appointments, information about careers, and tutoring services.
- WSU Undergraduate Writing Center Offers support and guidance when writing any piece of literature. Helping to clarify, develop, and articulate any ideas in writing.
- WSU Math Learning Center In Cleveland 130, the MLC offers free math tutoring to all students.
- Academic Success Coaching Offers individualized coaching sessions for tips and tricks to aid in time management, prioritization, learning strategies, note-taking, goal setting, motivation and procrastination.
- Workshops Offers strategical skills such as tips for test anxiety and self-care.
- WSU eTutoring Find a virtual tutor to assist you with coursework and concepts that are difficult to understand.
- Peer Tutoring Connect with your peers to gain knowledge in new areas and succeed within your studies.
- The Cougar Success website offers tips and resources, such as how to succeed in classes, manage your time, calculate your GPA, and do well on exams.
- WSU Dean of Students can aid with academic policies, access to support systems, campus and community involvement, conduct and behavioral issues, crisis and emergency situations, and housing and food insecurity.
- WSU Multicultural Student Services Staff are dedicated to assisting multicultural students with academic success agenda, degree completion, and career planning. Get involved for social and cultural exploration, intra and inter-group relations, meetings, program planning, and educational initiatives.
- WSU TRIO Student Support Services Eligible students may have access to services of academic support, enrichment and personal development, educational and personal resources.
Accommodations and Individualized Needs Services
- WSU Access Center – Disability Accommodation accommodates and provides service to students with disabilities.
- WSU Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center (GIESORC) – LGBTQ Community Provides resources, fosters community building, and focuses on relevant initiatives.
- WSU Graduate School Request information, learn about deadlines, gain access to forms, and get assistance with navigating your degree.
- WSU Office of Veterans Affairs Provides support to military-affiliated students to help them succeed and achieve their academic and career goals.
- WSU International Student Services Assists with obtaining employment-based visas for hiring, secure, maintain or change visa status as needed, provide advice and support through peer mentorships, offer language and learning support, while also maintaining an emergency fund for international students.
- Undocumented Initiatives Offers empowerment, inclusivity, equitability, and supportive culture to undocumented students at Washington State University.
- WSU Food Pantries The Cougar Food Pantry is a fully stocked pantry that provides free food and basic need items to Pullman students experiencing food insecurity.
- Sign Language Interpreters (non-campus referral) (Equipment for physical needs including mobility, hearing impaired, communication and software)
Other Helpful Resources
- WSU Ombudsman Provides information relating to university policies and procedures and facilitates the resolution of problems and grievances through informal investigation and mediation.
- WSU Compliance and Civil Rights Office (CCR) – harassment, sexual misconduct, and discrimination. Provides resources, advice, solution building, investigation, support, education and training relating to issues of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and sex and gender-based violence.
- WSU Office of Equity and Diversity Achieving an inclusive campus and community environment through education by fostering collaborative partnerships, engaging cultural differences, promoting dialogue, advancing knowledge, and providing community spaces.
- The Student Care Network site also offers general information about resources for students.
- Cougar Safe Rides volunteer run program that offers free rides home at night to the WSU community.
- Emergency blue light telephones Provides connection with police and a Whitcom 911 operator when in danger or during emergency situations on campus.
- Pullman Transit (Transportation Off-Campus) Provides routes and schedules for the Pullman Transit.
- Wheatland Express Offers a fee-based shuttle service. View schedules and purchase tickets here.