Mental health
On-campus crisis services
For virtual crisis services, UW Seattle students should call the Counseling Center during office hours.
Counseling Center
401 Schmitz Hall
M, W, Th, F: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
206.543.1240
What you can expect from crisis services
Same-day support by video or phone is available when you need urgent help with difficult situations or overwhelming feelings. These brief, confidential sessions are focused on providing emotional support and helping you with problem-solving and planning. You will be seen as soon as possible on a first-come, first-served basis.
24-hour support for students, staff and the UW community
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and our offices are closed, these resources can offer assistance.
Crisis Connections
Free 24-hour crisis support via phone.
Call 866.427.4747
Crisis Text Line
Free 24-hour crisis support via text message.
Text HEAL to 741741 to get started
Medical
If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.
Urgent issues during business hours
Hall Health operates a same-day clinic for UW Seattle students with urgent needs. If you need to be seen urgently during Hall Health’s business hours for a medical issue, call 206.685.1011 to schedule an appointment. Due to coronavirus, we are not currently seeing patients on a drop-in basis.
Nurse advice for students
Hall Health offers no-cost nurse advice for current UW Seattle students. Read more about medical advice from Hall Health.
After-hours medical advice for students
For urgent medical advice after hours, call the 24-hour Community Care Line at 206.520.7511. A nurse will be able to advise you about your problem, make treatment suggestions and make arrangements if you need to be seen on an emergency basis. When you call, please remain on the line – do not press 1 for the virtual clinic – in order to be connected with a nurse.
After-hours medical care near UW
Urgent care facilities are open evenings and weekends and are perfect for situations when you can’t wait until the next business day. In a medical emergency, always visit an emergency room or call 911.
