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WVC Counselors are available Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 4:00 PM.

Location: Wenatchi Hall, 1st floor
Email: counseling@wvc.edu

No appointment is needed for walk-in counseling, available Monday - Fridays from 9-10 am.

Have questions? Contact the counselors directly:

Bertha Ramirez,
Wenatchi Hall 2131 bramirez@wvc.edu
Ryan Poortinga
Wenatchi Hall 2132 rpoortinga@wvc.edu
Allycia Gonzales
Wenatchi Hall 2134 agonzales@wvc.edu

If you are unable to reach a counselor via email, please call (509) 682-6850 or email counseling@wvc.edu

WVC Counseling Services

WVC Counselors are here to help you by offering a safe, confidential place where you can explore your concerns and discover new strengths, insights and ways of coping. Our services for WVC students are free and confidential.

Need help right now?

Call the local community crisis hotline (mental health) at (509) 662-7105 or dial/text 988 or visit The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

WVC counselors outside on Wenatchee Campus

Academic counseling is for students who have concerns about classes, class work or academic performance.

For students who have been suspended or dismissed. Complete the Readmission petition and email your form to Counseling@wvc.edu.

Career Counseling is an important step in your academic journey. Career Counseling can be useful for everyone. Are you wondering what to major in or what career would be right for you? Career Counseling offers insight into your career options. Choosing the right career is an exciting, but sometimes daunting, project. It is a process of exploration, first about you -- what you love to do, what you do best, what is important to you -- and then about finding how you can use your unique talents to benefit others and make a difference in the world. For help in this process, book an appointment to see a Counselor or check out the Career assesments page: Career Assessment and Planning

College is challenging and sometimes stressful. One of the challenges is maintaining a healthy balance in your personal and academic life. At times you may need assistance with this so that you can reach your academic goals. Schedule a personal counseling appointment with a counselor that can help you navigate challenging situations and provide you with tools to assist you in regaining a healthy balance.

What to know about seeing a counselor at WVC

During the initial visit, students and their counselor will work together to define important issues and mutually agreed-upon goals. The counselor will talk to students about how the college or community is best able to provide the kind of assistance needed. WVC's counseling service is designed to primarily support short-term counseling needs. Most students are seen for a few sessions over the quarter. If you wish to continue counseling, or if our counseling center is unable to provide the type of service you need or request, we will refer you to an appropriate outside agency.

Make an appointment

WENATCHEE CAMPUS - Make an appointment

OMAK CAMPUS - Make an appointment

Omak Campus

Counselors are avalable in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Appointment options are in person, phone or virtual. Select your preference when scheduling your appointment

Our office is located in the Administration Building, Room 111A
Omak Counseling Phone: 509-422- 7810

Emergency Funding

WVC has funds to assist eligible students with tuition, fees, books, technology needs, course materials, food, housing, gas, unexpected auto repairs, daycare and other expenses.

Please contact WVC Counseling for more information: counseling@wvc.edu

Knight's Kupboard

Any current WVC student, staff and faculty facing food insecurities
WVC Knight's Kupboard food pantry provides assistance to students who lack food and other necessities due to financial hardship. The food pantry provides students with canned goods and hygiene products.
Schedule a visit - Knight's Kupboard Access

WVC and CVCH

WVC works with Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH) to provide behavioral health referrals for WVC students.

Schedule referral appointment