When Life Happens, We Can Help.
Many students face difficult times during college; unexpected life events, personal crises, illness or injury, hospitalization, loss of a loved one, and mental health challenges, are some examples of challenges that can interfere with college success. Student Care has dedicated staff based in Corvallis and Bend to assist students experiencing extenuating circumstances through resource referral, care coordination, and university navigation.
Designed to help students:
- Problem-solve within the university and community through one-on-one support
- Access referrals for personal matters/emergencies
- Learn and understand Oregon State University policies and procedures
Who can contact Student Care?
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All currently enrolled and recently enrolled OSU students
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Parents and families may request assistance on behalf of students
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All faculty, staff, and advisors are welcome to connect with Student Care
How do I contact Student Care?
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Call: (541) 737-8748 (Mon - Fri, 9 AM - 5 PM)*
- Submit a Student Care Inquiry
*Our receptionist team will help you with initial questions or concerns, and help you schedule an appointment with our support staff when appropriate. If you are worried about the safety of someone or if you are in immediate danger, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please text 'OREGON' to 741741 or call 1-800-273-8255.
A Note About Confidentiality
Student Care is not confidential but is a private resource. We keep information as private as possible, but may need to discreetly share information with other offices to best assist with reported concerns. If you disclose that you or someone else has been impacted by sexual misconduct, protected-class discrimination or harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking or related retaliation, etc. we are required to share that information with Equal Opportunity & Access (EOA) for outreach regarding support and reporting options. You are not required to respond to EOA. If you are in need of support, EOA provides a list of resources, including confidential assistance. If you are a staff member with a reporting obligation for these disclosures please contact EOA directly. For confidential support for domestic and sexual violence, please contact the Center for Advocacy, Prevention, and Education.