In order to be in compliance with Washington State Law and to insure a safe environment for students to explore their personal concerns, all counseling services are confidential. This means that our staff will not reveal the identity of students who seek our services, will not confirm or deny a student's participation in counseling, and will not provide any details about what has been discussed in counseling without the student's written consent. We do not give information to faculty, staff, or to other offices or departments within the university without a student's written consent.
At that same time, the UWB Counseling Center staff wants to create a collaborative relationship with University faculty and staff. We encourage you to call the UWB Counseling Center staff to discuss any concerns you may have about a student. The counselor will discuss all available options with you and mutually decide on how to proceed.
Faculty and staff often have the most direct contact with students and thus may be the first to notice any changes. In order to facilitate early identification of difficulties, listed below are some possible warning signs which may suggest that a student is in need of assistance.
The appearance of any of the above warning signs may indicate that a student is in distress. If any of these signs are observed, especially on a repeated basis within a short period of time (2 to 3 weeks), it is important to talk with the student and refer them to the Counseling Center for assistance.
Consider the Counseling Center as a resource and discuss a possible referral with the student. Inform them that our services are confidential and free.
If your student turns down help and you are still concerned, it may be helpful for you to consult with a Counseling Center professional staff member by contacting the UWB CARE Team. Click here to complete a CARE Team Report.
In a crisis, the most important things are to remain calm, make sure the student is safe, and call 911 or Campus Safety at 425.352.5222.
The UWB Counseling Center staff is part of the UWB CARE Team. The most efficient step for consultation with a mental health counselor is to send a report to the CARE Team. The CARE Team report is a confidential on-line report that allows you to submit the name of the student, your name and contact information, and a brief description of your concern or consultation question. One of the CARE Team mental health counselors will respond to your CARE report within one business day. Click here to complete a CARE Team Report.
If you are seeking counseling for yourself, please call UW CareLink: 866-598-3978. Or go to website.