There are several ways to schedule an appointment. Here are options for connecting with the Student Counseling Center:
- Online: Fill out our to provide the information we need to get you scheduled.
Please note, this form may be closed during university closures/holiday breaks - Phone: Call us at 503-352-2191 and press 1 to speak with the front desk.
- Email: Reach out to us at counselingcenter@pacificu.edu
- In Person: Stop by one of our clinic locations to schedule directly.
We offer in-person and teletherapy services. For teletherapy, students must be physically located in Oregon due to professional licensing requirements.
Have questions? We’re here to help—contact us anytime!
In case of a mental health emergency or for immediate assistance with mental health concerns, please call our confidential SCC 24/7 Support and Crisis Line at 503-352-2999 or the Washington County Crisis line at 503-291-9111.
We also offer "walk-in" Monday through Friday at noon, when the office is open, for students with urgent concerns to speak with a counselor. Call or email by noon to arrange your appointment.
Spring Hours
Forest Grove Clinic at 2142 College Way
In Person: Monday-Friday 9-5
Teletherapy: Monday-Thursday 9-6 and Friday 9-5
Hillsboro Clinic at
In Person: Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Teletherapy: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Walk-in hours are weekdays at noon.
Office closed Monday (walk-in available via teletherapy)
Forest Grove office open for in person care Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Your First Appointment
At the first appointment, referred to as an Initial Consultation, students are asked to complete intake paperwork (see sample below). During the initial consultation, the counselor will talk with you to clarify your concerns and determine the options available to you. The options may include a follow-up consultation, a referral to group therapy, meeting with a SCC counselor for short-term therapy, or an off-campus referral. We strive to serve as many students as possible and are not able to provide long-term and comprehensive psychological services. When our staff determine that your needs fall outside of our scope of practice, the counselor will facilitate a referral to mental health services in the community. If it is determined that you could benefit from short-term individual therapy, you will be assigned to a counselor after the initial consultation based on matching availability, therapeutic needs, and when possible client preferences.
Forms
You will receive an email the morning of your initial consultation appointment with a link to complete web-based forms prior to your appointment.
Counselor Requests
In accessing counseling, we recognize that one’s culture and identity impact one’s worldview and perspective. At times, students may request to be paired with a therapist of a specific background, identity, or lived experience. This information can be communicated when requesting an appointment or communicated on the initial paperwork. We greatly value students’ expressed needs and will strive to accommodate requests within the capacities at the SCC and the current staffing. When we are unable to accommodate a preference, we will work to assist with an appropriate referral for care in the community when requested.