Portland-Metro Mental Health Counseling

Yes. They are not part of your academic record and are held with the same level of privacy as medical records.

No.  Sessions are free to students who are taking at least 6 hours and/or pay the health fee. If you are taking few hours, you can opt-in by paying the minimal health fee.

Yes, as long as you are present.  Couples counseling is also available.

Counseling can help with a number of concerns students may be experiencing, including (to name a few) anxiety, mood problems, grief, family/relationship issues, trauma recovery, substance abuse, parenting, academic difficulties, interpersonal problems, and severe mental illness.  It can be short-term or ongoing while you are a student.

To make an appointment for our virtual appointment with our Integrated Student Health Center Counselors, call 541-885-1800.  Email isn’t considered a confidential means of communication, so it’s not recommended.

If you are in crisis, call 9-1-1 immediately or go directly to your local emergency room. To make a tele-health appointment with a Licensed Professional Counselor, call Student Health at 541-885-1800.  Tell them you are in crisis and need to talk to someone.  If it’s after-hours and you need to speak to someone right away, contact the Clackamas County crisis line at 503-655-8585.  Crisis contact information and procedures are also posted outside the counseling office door.

You can begin counseling at any time, though most seek counseling when personal problems are hindering general happiness or success in any area of life.  The earlier the better!

Yes.  Oregon Tech Counselors, are Licensed Professional Counselor which requires rigorous education and experience equivalent to what is required in the community, with the addition of experience counseling college students and knowledge of Oregon Tech.