WellCat Counseling Center
We are here to support Chico State students with their mental health needs. 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 530
If you would like to schedule an 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. One of our team members at WCCC will return your call as soon as possible. Wishing you all a safe and happy semester!
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.
Spring 2025 Groups
Online Care and
Self-Help Options:
Behavioral Health During a Pandemic:
- Psychological Implications of Social Distancing(opens in new window)
- Resources from the APA to Help Manage Anxiety and Change due to Coronavirus(opens in new window)
- Coronavirus and Mental Well-being(opens in new window)
- Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks(opens in new window)
- Taking Care of your Behavioral Health(opens in new window)
- Active Minds Resources(opens in new window)
- 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)
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.
- Podcast: Chatter with UMatter(opens in new window)
Join our UMatter interns for relatable conversations concerning mental health.
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WellCat Services
WellCat Services is here to ensure all students have the tools and resources for a healthy, safe, and successful experience at Chico State.