Psychological and Wellness Services (PAWS) provides confidential, intentional, and problem-focused mental health counseling, aimed at building better skills and exploring alternative ways of coping. Our services are for currently enrolled UW Tacoma students at no additional cost. Counseling & Psychological Services provides confidential crisis, individual, couples*, and group counseling; educational workshops and classroom presentations; consultation for students, faculty, staff, and student families; and referrals (when appropriate) to community mental health and social service providers and other UWT student services and resources.
For students who are physically out of state and/or for any student (including in-state) who is in crisis, UW has partnered with Telus to offer the free Husky Helpline. The Husky Helpline gives students access to real-time, confidential mental health and crisis intervention support, 24/7 and in multiple languages. There are several ways to connect:
Additional resources:
- The Lifeline & 988: At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
- Pierce County Crisis Line: Anyone can call the Crisis Line – for themselves, a family member or friend. An emotional or mental health crisis can leave you feeling helpless, hopeless and alone. We want you to know that there is help, there is hope. Call 9-8-8 or text 741-741.
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UW Tacoma cares about the health and well-being of our campus community. We understand the impact that our dimensions of well-being can have on academic performance and success and encourage you to access the services and resources that you need to facilitate your success in the classroom and in your daily life. Student Health is a one-stop-shop that provides information about the services and resources available to students at no cost, such as Student Health Services, Psychological and Wellness Services, confidential advocacy, health education, and information about required immunizations.
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All concerns involving potential bias, harassment, sexual misconduct or related retaliation at UW Tacoma can now be submitted through the UW Civil Rights & Title IX Report Form.
UW Tacoma students, staff, faculty and other academic personnel, as well as members of the public, can use this form to report about incidents they’ve observed, experienced or learned about. For more information, please visit the UW Civil Rights Compliance Office website or contact their team at civilrights@uw.edu.
The Civil Rights & Title IX Report Form is for NON-EMERGENCY incidents only. If your immediate safety is at risk, or you are witnessing violence or perceiving imminent harm to yourself or others, please immediately dial 911. You can also report non-emergencies to UW Tacoma Campus Safety & Security at (253) 692-4416.
For emergencies, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call 988.
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The University of Washington Tacoma’s Office of Equity and Inclusion leverages partnerships within and across all UW campuses and the greater South Salish Sea community to lead visioning, programming, and professional development opportunities that promote, model, and sustain inclusive excellence and social justice.
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Undocumented students at the UW Tacoma campus are encouraged to access comprehensive support and resources, in order to succeed academically and personally.
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The Center for Equity and Inclusion enhances the holistic education of all students by supporting the success of historically marginalized groups, empowering community members to engage difference toward justice, and build a more equitable campus.
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The TLC Quantitative Center has both online and in-person tutoring. We offer in-person drop-in tutoring on the 2nd floor of the SNO building and retain minimal online appointments via Zoom on Mon-Fri evenings and Sundays during Spring, Autumn, and Winter quarters. Summer hours are reduced and vary. We are closed during the interims between fall and winter quarters and between winter and spring quarters.
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The writing center staff has professional staff members and student consultants representing a variety of majors. Graduate students or undergrads working on upper-level assignments, applications, personal statements, creative writing, or disciplinary citation styles may find it helpful to work with someone with a similar background.
Graduate students can also access the Grad Writing schedule to work with a professional staff member or student consultant with graduate writing experience.
Multilingual writers can work with any consultant.
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The Office of the Ombud welcomes the entire University of Washington community* across the three campuses and the medical enterprise. We provide a collaborative and confidential environment to discuss your situation, raise issues, consider your options, and develop a plan for the future.
Our mission is to provide high quality, client-focused services for preventing, managing, navigating and resolving conflict at the UW while also working to improve the fairness and effectiveness of the University’s systems and operations. We act as thought-partners with clients to assist them in navigating any issue to do with their lives at the UW. Through active participation in the problem-solving process, clients develop the ability to prevent, manage, and resolve future conflicts.
*Patients of UW Medical Center visit the UW Medicine Patient Relations page for resources
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The U-PASS is a bus pass plus more. Loaded right onto the Husky Card, the U-PASS provides members with unlimited rides on regional buses, commuter trains, light rail and water taxis as well as discounts on vanpools, carpools and other special offers.