Student Affairs

If you are in crisis

Positive solutions exist for every crisis. Professional consultation can help you get quickly on the road to resolving your issues.

Seeking assistance is the best thing to do right now.

If you have thought of harming yourself or committing suicide, or if you are concerned about losing control, professional consultation can help you manage your thoughts and feelings so that you and others are safe.

Counseling Services handles all crises confidentially and with sensitivity.

Crisis consultation 

509.358.7740

  • Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • All year, except university holidays

A staff member will contact the psychologist, who will arrange to meet with you or will return your call as quickly as possible.

509.838.4428 

  • 24 hours, seven days a week
  • The Spokane City crisis line also offers information, assistance, and referral.

509.624.7273 (RAPE)

  • 24 hours, seven days a week
  • Spokane Sexual Assault Center: A 24-hour rape crisis line.

Counseling services

Jack Severinghaus
Direct line: 509.358.7533
Appointments: 509.358.7740
E-mail: severing@wsu.edu

Academic Center 145C
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495

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