Wildfire Support for Students
As we experience some of the worst wildfires in Pacific Northwest history, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe. During these difficult times we want you to know that the Pacific University community supports you and your families.
The immense scope of these wildfires is immeasurable and still developing. If you are experiencing physical or mental health needs related to the wildfires, the Office of Student Support is here to help you identify and connect with available campus or community resources.
While this is affecting people around the globe, if your home has been affected by the wildfires and/or if you or your family are currently in need of essential resources, please let us know so that we can work together towards getting your needs met. We care about you and your families and want to collaborate with Pacific’s community to strive to meet your needs.
Below we have listed resources and opportunities for support, and we encourage you to connect with us if we can assist you in any way.
- Office of Student Support
- Contact us with any needs or questions you may have:
- OSS@pacificu.edu or
- Submit a Care Referral for yourself or others in need.
- Contact us with any needs or questions you may have:
- Student Counseling Center
- Counseling Appointments | Pacific University
- For immediate confidential mental health support – we encourage you to call the SCC’s 24/7 Support and Crisis Line at 503-352-2999.
- Campus Housing
- If you have an emergency housing need related to the wildfires, contact the Office of Student Support at OSS@pacificu.edu, which will coordinate with Campus Living to identify available options.
As this dangerous and dynamic situation develops we encourage you to monitor these resources for updates:
- The Red Cross maintains a resource for emergency response and resources, including mental health support and reunification. They also have a downloadable emergency app with information on how to prepare, respond to and recover from wildfires.
- Oregonians affected by wildfires or poor air quality can now access a statewide hotline for support 24-hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-833-699-0554.
- Oregon Wildfire Response and Recovery for the latest news about the fires and evacuation levels
- Oregon Air Quality Index for update about how smoke from the wildfires may affect you
With a heavy heart,
Office of Student Support Team