Find Help and Support

We care and we are here to support you.

How can we help? What are you experiencing?

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment or Violence
Mental Health Crisis
Bias, Discrimination or Hate Crime
Emergency Situation 
Concern about a Student

View Additional Support & Safety Resources, including local law enforcement information.

It is not your fault. If you think you've had any kind of unwanted sexual experience or contact, we can help. You are not alone. Learn more.

Immediate Support
503-640-5311 (24-hour hotline operated by our community partner SARC)
503-352-2999 (Student Counseling Center 24-hour Support & Crisis Line)

Confidential Advocacy Network
Advocates connect you with resources, explain reporting options and help you process your experience. We will respond to you during the next business day to set up a meeting. Learn more.

Request an Advocate

Title IX
All Pacific University students, employees, affiliates and visitors are protected by Title IX, a federal law that expressly prohibits all forms of sex discrimination, which include sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual violence. Learn more.

To consult or to report a complaint of sexual harassment, sexual assault or sexual violence, contact:
Cherie Scricca | Interim Title IX Coordinator
titleix@pacificu.edu

If you are struggling with emotional or personal stress or experiencing interference due to mental health concerns, please reach out.

Immediate Support
503-352-2999 (Student Counseling Center 24-hour Support & Crisis Line)
Text "Go" to 741-741 (24-hour national Crisis Text Line)
503-291-9111 (Wash. Co Crisis Line)

View more options.

Student Counseling Center

Pacific's Student Counseling Center provides a range of services including consultation, crisis services, group therapy, and short-term individual therapy to students. Learn more.

Make an Appointment

Call 911 if your immediate safety is at risk, if you are witnessing violence, or if you perceive imminent harm to yourself or others.

Bias Incident
An act of discrimination, harassment, or intimidation based on race, color, ethnicity, nationality, economic background, age, physical and mental health or ability, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or religious practice that is directed at an individual or group. Learn more.

Report Incident of BIas/Hate

Hate Crime
When one person intentionally subjects another to offensive physical contact, threatens or inflicts physical injury, or threatens or causes damage to the property of another person because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Learn more.

Call 911 in an immediate emergency. Remember the most important things to do during an emergency:

• Don’t panic
• Use common sense
• Follow procedures or direction given until assistance arrives

Responding to Emergencies

Follow emergency procedures and call CPS at 503-352-2230.

Medical Emergency | Suspicious Behavior | Earthquake | Fire & Explosions | Bomb Threat | Hazardous Materials | Inclement Weather | Suspicious Parcels | Active Shooter Procedures | Evacuation Assembly Areas

If you are concerned about a student, please tell us by submitting a Care Referral Form to the Student Support Office.

Report a Concern

When concerns are reported, the Care Team, managed by the Student Support Office, will assess the situation, offer support, and provide referrals to the breadth of resources on-campus.

A student of concern is any student who displays behaviors that may interfere with their or others' ability to be successful and function well in the living, learning or work environment. These can include mental and physical health, academics, finances, substance abuse, crime victims or social and emotional well-being.

All you need to do is reach out.

Not Sure what you Need?
503-352-2078 (Contact Office of Student Support)

We provide assistance, intervention, and referrals for any student facing challenges that interfere with their ability to thrive through our Student Support Services.

Additional Services

You have access to a wide variety of services, including health, counseling, spiritual, academic, disability accommodations and other support resources available to all Pacific University students.

View all Support & Safety Resources

Contact Police

In some cases, you may want to file a report with the police to report a crime, including sexual violence or hate crimes. Campus Public Safety or a confidential advocate can assist in reporting to police.

In an immediate emergency, call 911.

503-629-0111 | Non-emergency, Forest Grove Police Department
503-629-0111 | Non-emergency, Hillsboro Police Department
541-682-5111 | Non-emergency, Eugene Police Department
503-982-2345 | Non-emergency, Woodburn Police Department
503-823-3333 | Non-emergency, Portland Police Bureau
503-629-0111 | Non-emergency, Washington County Sheriff Department