Violence Prevention & Advocacy

Find support

If you are having a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.  The VPA is open regular business hours Monday – Friday, 9-5pm. The VPA is not a crisis service or open after hours, however you can find after hour resources below.

Support for student survivors

Students affected by sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and other related experiences have the right to access support, to choose whether to make a report, and to seek medical or mental health care. If you know has been impacted by sexual and interpersonal violence, stalking, and sexual harrasment consider connecting to support on or off campus.

VPA services

You can meet with a VPA advocate in a private space on campus or over Zoom. We encourage you to make the decision that best meets your needs in terms of privacy, safety, and accessibility. The VPA is open regular business hours Monday – Friday, 9-5pm. The VPA is not a crisis service or open after hours, however you can find after hour resources below.

Link to Calendly booking system for the VPA.

Counseling Center

The UW Bothell Counseling Center serves actively enrolled UW Bothell and Cascadia College students by providing brief mental health services that enhance student wellbeing and assist their growth and academic success.

Learn more about Counseling Center appointments

24/7 Resources

If you are looking for support after hours, please contact one of the 24/7 resources below.

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KSARC)

Professional staff will answer your call, providing crisis intervention, information, referrals and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This vital resource is for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, their families or friends, or anyone who is concerned about sexual assault or child abuse and safety in their community. Call 888.99.VOICE (888.998.6423) to connect.  

Telus Health

Actively enrolled UW Bothell students have access to free real-time, confidential mental health support, 24/7 and in multiple languages through TELUS Health Student Support (formerly MySSP). These counselors are licensed mental health therapists who are familiar with both UW Bothell resources. There are several ways to connect: 

  • Phone: Call 206-616-7777
    • If calling from outside the U.S. or Canada, dial 001-416-380-6578. 
  • Online chat: Chat with a counselor on the Student Support website