WellCat Counseling Center
Our Office

WellCat Counseling Center
Student Services Center, Room 430

Office Phone
530-898-6345
General Questions
counselingcenter@csuchico.edu

Summer Office Hours
Mon, Tues, Thurs
7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
7:00am - 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Closed Friday's

Fall Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

24-Hour Crisis Services
Call 530-898-6345, prompt 2

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Mental Health Crisis Call:

  • 911 in a life threatening emergency or go directly to the nearest emergency room
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    1-800-273-8255
  • ProtoCall crisis line
    530-898-6345 and press 2 to speak to a counselor.
  • Butte County Behavioral Health (Chico area)
    1-800-334-6622 or
    530-891-2810.

Mental Health at Chico State

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Counseling Center Virtual Services

During Fall 2022, the WellCat Counseling Center will be providing services to new and returning students.  We offer individual and group counseling via Zoom and phone for tele-mental health assistance to any Chico State student.

If you need a safe confidential space to meet with your counselor, the WCCC has 2 rooms available.  Call the WellCat Counseling center at 530-898-6345 to reserve your space today.

If you are in crisis and need to speak to a counselor immediately please call 530-898-6345 and follow the phone prompts (press 2) and you will be connected to a crisis counselor at that time. 

We have a crisis counselor available to you 24/7 for crisis services. 

If you would like to schedule a new or returning appointment, or are interested in group therapy please call 530-898-6345 and leave a message if we are not available to take your call.  Please leave your name, phone number, and student ID number and one of our team members at WCCC will return your call. Wishing you all a safe and happy Spring 2021 semester!

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UMatter

As the outreach arm of the counseling center, UMatter is a program designed to eliminate negative stigmas and to promote healthy student interaction and positive mental health practices.

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Peer Coaching

Peer Coaching aims to provide a safe place for students to speak freely and objectively, assess barriers to academic success, and access tools and support for sustaining greater work/life balance, mental and physical health, and other benefits. Amongst life skills, students will have support with finding life purpose, meaning, and identity. Our Peer Coaches help students create achievable goals, offering encouragement, accountability, evaluating progress, and celebrating wins. 
Complete this form and a Peer Coach will reach out to you soon.

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WellCat Services

WellCat Services, formerly Student Health Services, is here to ensure all students have the tools and resources for a healthy, safe, and successful experience at Chico State.