The Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC)

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The Center for Student Health & Counseling

Upcoming Closures

Counseling Services: ONLY Counseling Services will be closed all day on Friday, September 12th on Monday, September 22nd from 9am-1pm for an all team training.

SHAC Closures:

Thursday, September 18th closed for an all day staff retreat.
Friday, September 19th closed 10am - 1pm for staff trainings.
Tuesday, September 23rd closed 9am - 1pm for the SHAC Fall Welcome.
Friday, September 26th closed 11am - 2:30pm for the SHAC Block Party. Come join us 12-1:30pm outside of SHAC for an afternoon with free pizza, swag, a DJ, and more!

For after-hours care or support when SHAC is closed, please consider using the resources below:

Counseling Services: Multnomah County Crisis Line: Call 503.988.4888. Additional resources can be found on our Student Crisis Resource Card; Cascadia Mental Health Urgent Walk-In Clinic: 2415 SE 43rd
Health Services: 24-Hour External Nurse Advice Line: Call 844.224.3145 and a list of Urgent Care locations.
Dental Services: For After Hour Emergencies: Call 503.222.0090

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FALL WAIVER STATUS

Fall 2025 Waiver Status: Open August 1st through October 12, 2025

Students are required to do one waiver per academic year if they have their own private insurance (including VA and OHP). An academic year starts each Fall term and ends after Summer session is complete. All students who attend PSU in Fall 2025 will need to do one new waiver for the 2025-26 academic year.

Access the Waiver

Please note that the waiver system updates every weekday morning so if you just registered for 5 or more credits you may need to wait an additional day to access the waiver.

Dental Services Update

Beginning in Fall Term 2025 (September 29) Dental Services will be open on Mondays: 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm)

Mental Health Screening Tool

The CCAPS-Screen is a completely anonymous and confidential online mental health screening instrument that assesses the most common mental health concerns experienced by students. It is a user-friendly tool that can help students decide when further mental health evaluation or support may be recommended.

Test Your Mood

SHAC Anti Discrimination Statement

SHAC is committed to affirming and providing care for all of our students who have been directly or vicariously impacted by trauma and discrimination.

For the full statement visit the SHAC Anti Discrimination Statement

Transgender Healthcare and Reproductive Rights

The Center for Student Health and Counseling unequivocally supports the right of all individuals to determine and control the outcomes of their reproductive lives and believes that transgender healthcare is a human right and should be accessible to trans and gender diverse youth and adults. SHAC will continue to advocate for student’s reproductive healthcare rights and increased accessibility to gender affirming care.