Counseling Services
If this is a mental health emergency, please use the Mental Health Emergency procedures or call 911.
Free on-campus counseling services (and virtual services from TimelyCare) are available to all Newberg-based traditional undergraduate students and graduate students in the PT, PA, OT programs. PsyD has access to free TimelyCare counseling services only.
All other students can access on-campus counseling services for $30/visit. Telehealth counseling from the HCC is available to those living in Oregon.
On-Campus Counseling Services
The Health and Counseling Center (HCC) welcomes all students to make an initial contact to discuss their concerns. We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable service. The HCC utilizes a short-term model of therapy to assist students in addressing issues common in a college setting.
- Individual counseling
- Learning disability assessments
- Crisis counseling and intervention
- Consultation and referral
- Seminars
Scheduling an On-Campus Appointment
Counseling services are available for all ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox students Monday through Friday by appointment only. Please call 503-554-2340, email (hcc@georgefox.edu) or visit in person to schedule an appointment.
Confidentiality Statement
Student privacy is of the utmost importance. We hold your confidentiality in the highest regard, adhering to state and federal laws, as well as the professional and ethical standards expected of mental health providers. Our staff does not share personal student mental health information or lifestyle violations with parents, university employees, or other practitioners without signed consent authorization.
On-Campus Counseling Services Fees
Counseling sessions are free for undergraduate and Newberg-based OT, PT & PA graduate students. There is a $30 charge for all other students.
Note: We only accept cash or checks (no debit or credit cards). We do not bill insurance but instead provide a receipt for you to submit to your own insurance carrier if requested.
Following is a summary of fees for Health and Counseling Center appointments:
- Traditional undergraduates: No charge*
- Graduate students on Newberg campus: No charge*
- Non-Newberg campus graduate students: $30 copay per visit*
- Assessments: Learning Disability or ADHD, $350
Emergency Mental Health and Crisis Resources
Emergency Mental Health Procedures: Since we do not have round-the-clock medical and mental health care available at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox, please use the following emergency health procedures for students. During regular office hours, we recommend students contact the HCC to obtain assistance. However, when this office is closed, follow these guidelines:
On-Campus Students
Contact the student's RA or AC immediately. If their RA or AC is not available, call an AC from another living area. If no AC is available, call the Student Emergency Paging System at 503-554-2090 (ext. 2090) or dial 911.
Off-Campus Students
If a student feels like harming themselves or others, call the appropriate crisis number for their county (ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox is in Yamhill County):
- Clackamas: 503-655-8585
- Marion: 503-585-4949
- Multnomah: 1-800-716-9769
- Washington: 503-291-9111
- Yamhill: 503-244-9130;
If these crisis numbers do not provide sufficient assistance, take the student to the nearest hospital emergency room or dial 911.