Balancing Life and Wellness

The Children's Center Provides a nuturing and enriching part day program for children ages one to nine; with a flexible schedule.
Helen Gordon Child Development Center Provides full day infant/toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs; waitlist available.
Child Development and Family Services A gateway to PSU campus resources for children and families.
Student Parent Services (for students and student employees only) SPS is a program that helps student parents manage the conflicting roles and responsibilities that school, work, and family demand of them.
Graduate School of Social Work, Child Care Links Useful links on child care, work and family.
Reliant Behavioural Health (on EAP) Provides free confidential counseling (up to 3 sessions per issue) to benefits eligible employees, along with resources on child care, and web access to wellness information and quizzes.
Child Care Aware Provides information about types of care, accreditation licensing, how to choose care, how to evaluate a provider, or locate a provider.
National Association for the Education of Young Children Provides NAEYC-accredited childcare providers along with articles, books and brochures.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program provides information about safeguarding the health of low-income women, infants and children.

National Adoption Information Clearinghouse Provides comprehensive information on adoption.
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Provides adoption resources, a newsletter and more.

Reliant Beavioral Health (on EAP) Provides free confidential counseling (up to 3 sessions per issue) to benefits eligible employees, along with resources on elder care and web access to wellness information and quizzes.
Institute on Aging Provides information on quality of life issues for elders and their families, along with training, assistance and sponsorship of organizations for elders.
Fannie Mae ElderKit Provides great information to start thinking about things you can do for your elderly relatives before they need continuous care.
National Association for Home Care Provides information on choosing a home health care provider.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Provides information on elder issues.
Social Security Provides information from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Medicare Provides information on Medicare services.
Medicaid Provides information on Medicaid services.

Greater Portland YWCA Fitness for everybody. Corporate rates are available for PSU faculty and staff starting at $36 per month.
Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) Publications Provides publications with information on PEBB benefits and wellness issues.
Oregon Department of Human Services Provides information on issues such as child and family services, abuse and neglect, addiction, mental health, people with disabilities, seniors and public health.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Provides additional resources on health and human services, available nationally.
Campus Public Safety Provides information, including a campus safety guide and crime prevention tips.

President's Commission on the Status of Women The commission is committed to creating a campus climate that supports, encourages and values the full participation of all women within the PSU community.
Multicultural Center Provides a forum for collaborative cultural, educational and social experiences at PSU and beyond.
Native American Center Provides a learning center to unite all communities.
Mittleman Jewish Community Center Provides programs for everyone age 6 weeks to 100 years. Membership based, and anyone can join regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and economic status.
PSU Women's Resource Center The Women's Resource Center seeks to empower women and to encourage their activeand equal participation in all levels of the university community and the larger society.
Office of Affirmative Action A resource for information on several PSU networks and task forces, including the interpersonal violence network, safe space network, sexual harrassment task force and the sexual diversity task force.
President's Sexual and Gender Equality Task Force (SAGE) The task force is committed to creating a campus environment that supports and encourages full participation of sexual minorities in all aspects of campus life.

Say Hey, NW is an informal reception to honor new professionals of color who have arrived in Oregon/SW Washington during the last 18 months. If you are new, or know someone new, please contact Vicki Nakashima, Partners in Diversity, by calling (503) 203-5624 or via email to nakashimav@mac.com

Box Office Provides ticket sales for PSU athletics and arts events. Also an authorized TicketMaster box office.
Viking Gameroom Provides an on-campus bowling alley.
Portland City Search Search Portland for area restaurants, bars & nightlife, hotels, movies, spas & beauty, tickets & events, and the yellow pages.

PSU Bookstore No time to shop? The bookstore stocks a selection of seasonal gifts, greeting cards, magazines, and health and beauty aids. PSU logo appareal is also available.
University Market Convenient stop for snacks, school supplies, PSU apparel and more.
Food for Thought Cafe Student-run cafe in the basement of Smith Memorial Student Union
Campus Dining Provides links to the Food Court Daily Specials as well as residence hall plans.
Transportation & Parking Provides information from the PSU offices of Transportation & Parking.
Tri-Met Portland Tri-Met, provides commutor options, including bus lines, Max light-rail and streetcar information for the Portland area.

"Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans."

- John Lennon