About SHCC - Student Health & Counseling Center

UPDATE:

The 2024/2025  Student Satisfaction Survey is now available! We use this information to make goals and decisions for the year. All feedback is important to us!

FAQs

Do you have questions you cannot find on our website? Check out our FAQ page. If you still have trouble finding what you want, email health@wou.edu. 

Clinic hours:

SHCC 2024/2025 hours are 9-12pm and 1-5pm Monday through Friday.

Services:

At SHCC, we provide mental health counseling and medical services. We continuously evaluate the needs of students to ensure great care in a timely manner. 

Who is eligible for SHCC services?

All WOU enrolled students will be eligible for services through the Health Fee. You must be located in Oregon to access services.

How much is the health fee? 

The health fee is $175 for students taking in-person or hybrid classes on the Monmouth campus. Online students, and those taking classes on the Salem campus, pay a reduced rate of $130. The fee is billed to your student account.

How is the health fee determined?

Once a determination is made on funding needed to sustain SHCC services, a proposal is made to TFAC (Tuition and Fee Committee). Feedback is gathered from students on SHAC (Student Health Advisory Committee), student representatives from TFAC, and a student survey distributed to all students prior to making a decision.

This year, the fee allows SHCC to maintain current service levels and hire two additional counselors.

The SHCC health fee is the lowest in the state and provides students access to medical and counseling services. We provide in-person and telehealth visits to students in Oregon. The cost of the health fee is less than one counseling session in the community and we offer less wait time for services than community agencies are able to offer.

Compare WOU SHCC health fee to other university health fees here.

Appointments:

Students are encouraged to call or visit the SHCC to schedule appointments. Appointments cannot be made or cancelled through email.

Counseling Services

  • Students have the option of in-person counseling or video counseling. If you choose video counseling, the counselor will send you a link for the teletherapy session through secure email.
  • Same day crisis services are available by calling 503-838-8313 or coming to the office to make an appointment.
  • After hours crisis services are available. Contact Campus Public Safety to connect to a local crisis counselor.
  • Counseling services include individual, group, couples, crisis counseling, and more!

Medical Services

  • Students have the option of in-person, video, or phone services, depending on the type of appointment needed.
  • Students can communicate with a medical provider through secure messaging if you have questions regarding your health. To do so, click on this link: https://wou.medicatconnect.com. Log in with the same user name and password as your student portal. Click on “Messages/Compose New.”
  • If you have an emergency, call 911.
  • Medical services include evaluation and treatment of acute inllness and injury, assistance with management of chronic illness, women’s health care, STI testing, physicals, laboratory services, immunizations, and more!

You will continue to get reminders about your appointment, so please call or go to your patient portal and cancel if you cannot make it to your appointment to avoid being charged the $50 no show and late cancellation fee

If you have any questions or are unclear about our services at any time, please visit our website or contact us at 503-838-8313. The services explained above will be in effect until further notice.

We are located across from the Woodcock Education Building, and next to the Winters Math and Nursing Building. For appointments stop by or call 503-838-8313.

Be Well!

Welcome to SHCC!

 

We offer medical and counseling services to WOU students. Our staff consists of nurse practitioners, medical assistants, psychiatric nurse practitioners, medical nursing/NP students, licensed professional counselors, registered associate counselors, and counseling interns. Services are confidential.

For an appointment, call 503.838.8313 or come to the office to schedule an appointment or come by to pick up free cold kits and condoms. Some appointments can be scheduled through the Medicat Patient Portal on your WOU Portal. All appointments can be cancelled through your Medicat Patient Portal. Make sure to cancel appointments at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a late cancellation or no show fee!

See our Scope of Practice here.

See feedback from students using our services:

  • I can tell the staff actually care about me. From the moment you walk in you feel safe.
  • The staff is always kind and listens.
  • It is cheaper than other places, it is very accessible, and the people there are very nice and understanding.
  • The best thing about SHCC is the staff and 100% the counseling is worth it!

 

ATTENTION!! SHCC STAFF DOES NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS (ESAs).

 

 

Immunizations

Have a medical hold on your transcript? Need to turn in your Health History / Immunization form, but not sure how? Click here for all the information you need to successfully comply with our immunization process at Western Oregon University.

Tell Us How We Did:

Take a short survey to tell us what you thought of your visit to SHCC for medical and/or counseling services.

 

 

 

 

Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)

We are looking for students to get involved with our advisory committee. This committee will provide direction and feedback for the planning, services, and health fee of the Student Health and Counseling Center. This is a great way to get involved and make an impact as a student!

Student Health & Counseling Center: 503.838.8313/fax 503-838-8801/health@wou.edu

570 N. Monmouth Avenue ~ Monmouth, OR 97361

Our center offers exceptional care in helping students stay healthy and well in their academic pursuits. Our services incorporate a holistic approach including medical services, counseling services, and health promotion. Our department takes pride in their collaborative and educational approach to student care.

We are open Monday-Friday 9-12pm and 1-5pm!