WellCat Counseling Center

We are here to support Chico State students with their mental health needs. (Looking for help with classes or your degree plan? Visit Academic Advising.) Individual counseling is available in-person and via Zoom. Group counseling is offered in-person to foster connection and shared experiences. Our dedicated team is committed to helping you thrive during your time at Chico State.

If you are in crisis and need to speak to a counselor immediately, please call 855-530-6802 or 530-898-6345 and press option 2. A crisis counselor is available to you 24/7 for crisis services. 

How to Schedule a Counseling Appointment

Appointments at WellCat Counseling Center are scheduled by phone or in person.
If you are a currently enrolled Chico State student and would like to schedule an appointment, please:

• Call us at 530-898-6345, or
• Visit the WellCat Counseling Center, located on the 4th floor of the Student Services Center, Room 430.

Fall 2026 Groups

How to Help Yourself

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline(opens in new window)
• The Trevor Project(opens in new window)—LGBTQ+ resources
• Make a Connection(opens in new window)—veteran resources
• Do I need therapy?(opens in new window)
• Dealing with panic and anxiety
• Feeling hopeless/depressed
• What’s a healthy relationship?
• UMatter self-help resources(opens in new window)

Diversity Statement

At the WellCat Counseling Center at Chico State, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values and respects all members of our campus community. We recognize the unique challenges that our students face based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic status. As a counseling team our goal is to provide equitable mental health services through creating a safe, supportive, culturally sensitive, inclusive, and empowering environment for our students.