STUDENT RESOURCES

PSU has a wide variety of resources to support students’ mental and physical health, basic needs, and to support community building and connections. A full catalog can be found on the website of the Dean of Student Life: pdx.edu/ dean-student-life/student-resources

Basic Needs Hub

pdx.edu/dean-student-life/basic-needs-hub

This is the central place for all questions and needs relating to basic needs: food assistance, housing services, and emergency funds.

Mental Health And Wellness

pdx.edu/dean-student-life/care-program

The C.A.R.E. Team is available to support students in distress; faculty and staff can submit CARE reports on behalf of students.

The Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Program addresses sexual violence at PSU by providing students connections to resources, information, and trauma-informed support. To speak with a Confidential Advocate, students can book online at psuwrc. youcanbook.me or call (503) 894-7982.

Crisis Situations

The C.A.R.E. Team is available to support students in distress and provide follow up support and consultation to the staff and faculty that are worried about them. To submit a C.A.R.E. report for a student in distress fill out this form or email your questions and concerns to askdos@pdx.edu

The Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Program addresses sexual violence at PSU by providing students connections to resources, information, and trauma-informed support. SRVRP advocates for best practices in campus coordinated response efforts at all levels of the institution. To speak with a Confidential Advocate, students can book online at psuwrc.youcanbook.me or call (503) 894-7982.

Financial Wellness Center

pdx.edu/student-finance/financial-wellness-center

Financial Wellness Coaches can help with questions about PSU student accounts, re-enrolling, resolving debts owed to PSU, understanding the cost of college, creating a sustainable budget, repairing credit, and repaying student loans. These services are available by phone or virtual appointment.

Emergency Funds

The General Student Emergency Fund (GSEF) offers short-term financial assistance to PSU students during times of crisis by providing financial support where a clear need exists. This fund is available to all students, regardless of major or demographics. These funds keep students in school, preventing them from dropping out due to a short-term financial crisis.

Food Insecurity

If you are experiencing food insecurity, there are PSU resources including a Food Pantry, Free Food Market, assistance with applying for SNAP, and emergency meal vouchers.

◉ PSU Food Pantry: Smith Memorial Student Union (1825 SW Broadway), room 47A. Schedule an appointment for in-person shopping: calendly.com/psupantry

◉ PSU Free Food Market: Open on the 2nd Monday of each month on the South Park blocks, near Shattuck Hall, from 9am11am. All volunteers and patrons must wear a protective face covering.

Housing Insecurity

pdx.edu/homelessness/find-help

PSU maintains a temporary emergency shelter that is available to all students experiencing a housing crisis. If you are experiencing houselessness, facing eviction, or feel that you are being treated unfairly by your landlord, there are resources on campus and in the community. This is a comprehensive listing of resources for houselessness and other economic challenges.

Student Legal Services

pdx.edu/student-legal-services/

PSU students have access to free legal advice and representation through Student Legal Services (SLS). Attorneys at SLS assist students in a variety of legal matters including landlord/tenant issues, family law, criminal cases, name/gender changes, consumer issues, employment disputes, discrimination claims and more.