WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY resources
IfYoureReadingThis.org is one of many great resources available to Washington State University students. Below we’ve provided a brief description of a few of these resources, as well as how to access them. While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it is helpful.
COUGAR FOOD PANTRY
The Cougar Food Pantry is a fully stocked pantry that provides free food to Pullman students experiencing food insecurity. The pantry stocks non-perishable staples, which allow for nutritious, filling meals and snacks. Their hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Location: Compton Union Building (CUB), Ground Floor, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall
Phone: (509)-335-0046
PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Pullman Regional Hospital exists to nurture and facilitate a healthier quality of life for our community. They provide a variety of treatment and prevention services, each at the forefront of the medical industry, designed to provide the most comprehensive benefits to their patients. 24-hour emergency care is available amongst a number of other services.
Location: 835 SE Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
Phone: (509)-332-2541
ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE OF THE PALOUSE
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse empowers individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, and stalking. Their services include 24-hour telephone or in-person crisis intervention, emergency and confidential shelter, legal and medical advocacy, individual and group support, information and referral, and community education.
Location: 115 NW State St., Room 305a, Pullman, WA 99163
24-Hour Hotline: 1-(877)-334-2887
CRISIS TEXT LINE
Crisis Text Line is a free, confidential, mental health support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A live, trained Crisis Counselor will receive your texts and help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. Conversations typically last around 45 minutes.
Services are available in both English and Spanish.
Hotline Number (Text Message): 741-741
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers same-day scheduled appointments, groups and workshops, individual and couples therapy, biofeedback, psychological assessment, testing, and 24/7 mental health crisis services. Their hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Location: Washington Building, Room 302, 1125 NE Washington St
Daytime Phone: Monday – Friday, (509)-335-4511
After Hours and Weekend Crisis Assistance: (509)-335-2159
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT SERVICES
The Office of Multicultural Student Services (MSS) seeks to facilitate the best undergraduate experience for multicultural, first-generation, and other underrepresented students through the provision of culturally relevant services to enhance learning and development.
Location: Compton Union Building (CUB), Room 409, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall
Phone: (509)-335-7852.
GENDER IDENTITY/EXPRESSION AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION RESOURCE CENTER (GIESORC)
The Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center serves and supports LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and alumnx throughout the Washington State University system. GIESORC provides resources and fosters community building and relevant initiatives. Additionally, they promote academic and personal growth, learning, and development for students.
Location: Compton Union Building (CUB), Room 401, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall
Phone: (509)-335-8841
REAL TALK THURSDAYS
Real Talk Thursdays are weekly 30-minute mental health workshops hosted by a Cougar Health Services mental health professional. Conversations cover a range of topics like relationships, stress relief, allyship, and more. This resource is free to WSU undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on all campuses. Meetings occur from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. every Thursday.
Location: Zoom
Phone: (509)-335-9355
UNDOCUMENTED INITIATIVES
Undocumented Initiatives provides services and resources that support academic success and professional and leadership development to undocumented WSU students. Their events and initiatives generate dialogue, increase awareness, and build empathy with and for undocumented students and other immigrant and refugee communities.
Location: Compton Union Building (CUB), Room 421, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall
Phone: (509)-335-7326
WOMEN*S CENTER
The Women*s Center engages with the multi-dimensional experiences of women, challenging patterns of injustice for people of all genders, and provides a welcoming and inclusive space. Their Lavender Lounge & Lactation Space provides a private, comfortable space to feed a child or use a breast pump. It is also available for meditation, prayer, quiet contemplation, meetings, interviews, naps, and a casual lounge area when not otherwise in use.
Location: Wilson-Short Hall, Ground Floor, Room 8, 1475 Glenn Terrell Mall
Phone: (509)-335-6849
COUGAR SAFE RIDES
Cougar Safe Rides is a volunteer-run program that offers free rides home at night to the WSU community. It is a service for all students, staff, friends, and family. You do not need to feel unsafe to utilize this resource; however, if you do feel unsafe, please let their dispatchers know immediately. Cougar Safe Rides is different from taxi and rideshare services, as it provides rides to solely residential and campus locations. They will pick up riders anywhere within Pullman city limits, including stores and bars. Their hours of operation are 8:00 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. Thursday and 8:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Location: Wilson-Short Hall, Room 8A, 1475 Glenn Terrell Mall
Phone (Call or Text Message): (978)-267-7233