The Counseling Center offers students four group options to enhance mental health and wellbeing. Don’t hesitate to tell students about the group offerings and to contact the Counseling Center to sign up for services or learn more about the groups. Coping Skills Group: This group meets weekly on Thursdays from 3 p.m.–4 p.m. on a […]
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BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ Support and Resources
Please find information on support and resources available (on-campus and off-campus) for our LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC community on the Health and Counseling Services web site. For questions or more info, contact HCC at hcc@up.edu, x7134. Our Diversity Center also promotes diversity and inclusion programs (DIP) to engage and educate students and our UP community on issues, topics, and events related to diversity and inclusion. For questions or […]
Health and Counseling Center—Summer Hours
As we head into summer, the Health and Counseling Center (HCC) will be open on a limited schedule. Most appointments will be in person over the summer, although telehealth is still available when appropriate. May 2022—Students should call to make appointments Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Primary care appointments will be available four days per week. […]
UP Community of Care, March 5
Everyone is welcome to a Community of Care virtual gathering on Friday, March 5, at 1 p.m. This will have leaders of the Health and Counseling Center, Care Team, Active Minds, and more to provide resources about the mechanisms in place for the emotional and physical care of our community. Please click this link to fill […]
Student Flu Shot Clinic: Tuesday, October 27
Please help spread the word that the Health and Counseling Center and UP School of Nursing will be hosting a flu shot clinic for students on Tuesday, October 27, from 1-4 p.m., on the Chiles Center patio. Flu shots cost $20 or are free for students with coverage under Pacific Source student health insurance. Students […]
Coronavirus: UP Monitoring Outbreak, Minimizing Risks
Recent announcements issued by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) indicate that transmission of Coronavirus has continued to spread and will likely affect the United States, however the immediate health risk to the general US public remains low. We encourage students, faculty, and staff traveling for spring break to closely monitor travel advisories […]
Faculty & Staff Green Dot Training, June 12
All faculty and staff are invited to join the Health and Counseling Center for Green Dot Training on Wednesday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Terrace Room. This training will introduce the basic elements of Green Dot, focusing specifically on the vital role University employees play in establishing and reinforcing the […]
UP Named First Forward Institution by Center for First Generation Student Success
The University of Portland has been honored as a First Forward institution by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Center for First Generation Student Success, according to Matt Daily, Health and Counseling Center. The First Forward designation recognizes institutions of higher education who have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of […]
Faculty & Staff Green Dot Training, March 6
All faculty and staff are invited to attend a Green Dot training session on Wednesday, March 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. This training introduces the basic elements of Green Dot, focusing specifically on the vital role employees play in establishing and reinforcing the culture in which students and […]
Bystander Intervention Training, Nov. 11
Green Dot is hosting the next Bystander Intervention Training for students on Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to Tiger Simpson, Health and Counseling Center. Nominations are being collected for student leaders to attend the training and help UP decrease violence in its community. This link connects to a nomination form which […]