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 Health Student Support 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:
- Phone: Call (206) 616-7777
Additional resources:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 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 Support Lines: Access this website for a list of local and national crisis support hotlines.
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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 bias, harassment, sexual misconduct or related retaliation at UW Tacoma can now be submitted through the UW Civil Rights & Title IX Report Form.
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.
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- For confidential support related to sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking, you can also contact the LiveWell Confidential Advocacy program.
- 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 mental health crisis support, call 988.
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The University of Washington Tacoma’s Office of Equity and Inclusion fosters meaningful and mutual partnerships that advance the transformative values of diversity, equity and inclusion in programming, professional development and community service. The office offers educational and social support by developing culturally sustaining events and activities that create a sense of belonging and center the diverse needs of our students, staff, faculty and community members.
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The University of Washington Tacoma and its Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Equity and Inclusion wholeheartedly welcomes, values, and embraces the presence of every student, regardless of their citizenship or immigration status.
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The goal of the Center for Equity and Inclusion is to ensure that all students feel seen, heard, respected and valued. To create a sense of belonging we positively affirm and advocate for diverse campus community members in alignment with our mission and UW Tacoma’s Strategic Plan. The Center aims to create a nondiscriminatory space open to all where you can build friendships, explore identity, develop intercultural awareness and skills, and learn from one another across differences. The Center is a supportive environment that fosters curiosity, critical thinking and compassion.
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The Quantitative Tutoring Center has both online and in-person tutoring. Tutoring and workshops are free to all UW Tacoma students, faculty, and staff. Subjects supported are Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Science, Accounting, Business, Physics, and more.
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The Writing Center supports the UWT community with writing at all levels in an inclusive and collaborative environment. The center has professional staff members and student writing tutors 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.
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The Office of the Ombud serves the UW community by providing high quality, client-focused services for preventing, managing, navigating and resolving conflict at the UW. 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
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.