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Discover your passion, create a plan to make the career of your dreams a reality, set realistic timelines based on your busy life, and get help dealing with stressors.

Counseling involves expressing your concerns, answering and asking questions, addressing feelings, and identifying ways to handle them. Our counselors are trained professionals who can help you sort out issues, make wise decisions, and change behaviors or patterns that interfere with your goals.

Counselors can help one-on-one or in small group sessions.

Emergency

Call 9-911 from a campus phone or 911 from a public phone.

Call 360.425.6064 or toll-free at 800.803.8833 for emergency mental health and 24-hour crisis support.

Make an Appointment to See a Counselor

Visit the Counseling Office located in the Admissions Center or call 360.442.2330.

Counseling appointments and urgent support available during regular business hours.

LCC Counselor: Jennifer Houge, jhouge@lowercolumbia.edu, 360.442.2330, Admissions Center, Rm. 115.
LCC Counselor: Esther Sexton, esexton@lowercolumbia.edu, 360.442.2342, Admissions Center, Rm. 116.

On-Campus Help & Resources

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct: Learn what to do if you experience a sexual misconduct or gender-based incident.
Working Together to End Sexual Violence: LCC brochure on how to keep yourself safe from sexual violence.
Make A Report: Use this form if you observe or experience harassment, discrimination, bias, misconduct or threatening behavior.
Title IX: Information about your rights under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972.
Non-Discrimination: LCC's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy.
Diversity & Equity: Information about LCC's inclusive and safe environment for all students and employees.
Undocumented Students/DREAMers: Information about undocumented students' right to attend colleges and universities.
Childcare: Childcare services for children age four weeks to kindergarten.
Safety & Security: Safety and security services and resources.
Policies & Resources Regarding Alcohol and Drugs: Information about health risks, legal sanctions, and resources .
Red Devil Wellness: Activities designed to enhance the quality of your life and keep you healthy.
Food Pantry: Non-perishable food, daily grab-and-go snacks, and personal care supplies.

Off-Campus Resources

Columbia Wellness: 360.423.0203 or 360.225.9605 (Woodland)
Crime Victim Advocacy Program: 360.425.2273
Cowlitz County Emergency Support Shelter: 360.425.1176
Crisis Response Services: 360.425.6064 or toll-free 1.800.803.8833 or hearing impaired 1.800.610.6868
Eating Disorder Resources
It's On Us
Mental Health Resources
NAMI Southwest Washington
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.8255
Not Alone - TOGETHER AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE
ULifeline: Text "START" to 741-741 or call 1.800.273.TALK (8255)
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs

Contact Counseling Services

Visit the Counseling Office located in the Admissions Center or call 360.442.2330. Counseling appointments and urgent support available during regular business hours.

Jennifer Houge, Counselor

Admissions Center Rm. 115
360.442.2343
jhouge@lowercolumbia.edu

Esther Sexton, Counselor

Admissions Center Rm. 116
360.442.2342
esexton@lowercolumbia.edu