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Counseling Office

Cheryl Orr, Counselor

Western offers several options to support the health of our students. Whether the issue is a mental health issue (anxiety, depression, stress), a situational problem (relationship, academic, financial stress), or a physical health issue, help is available.
Western offers the following services for students:

  • TimelyCare – receive mental health or physical health services through an app on your phone. Free to Western students as part of your enrollment.
  • Counselor – Western offers an in-person licensed professional counselor to provide mental health assistance and referrals.


TIMELYCARE – FREE ONLINE MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH

What is TimelyCare?timelycare ad

TimelyCare provides mental health and physical health resources to Western students, free of charge*. You can see a doctor, talk to a counselor, get a prescription, and more.

*for counseling sessions, up to 6 appointments are free. After that, students will be responsible for a fee to continue counseling

Getting Started

Here’s how you can gain access today:QR code for timelycare
 

  • Download the TimelyCare mobile app or visit timelycare.com/wosc
  • Log in with your wosc.edu email address
  • Register an account 
  • Explore the app: Check out the self-care content, speak to a counselor now or make an appointment, or get care from a medical provider 

 

IN-PERSON COUNSELING

Western’s licensed professional counselor is available on campus to see students in need of help. To learn more about the services offered or to schedule an appointment, please contact the counseling office at:

Cheryl Orr, M.S., LPC
580-477-7710
cheryl.orr@wosc.edu
Location: SSC-205

CONFIDENTIALITY

Information disclosed to the counselor is kept confidential and would only be released in the following circumstances:

  • with the written consent/permission of the student;
  • as required by law (suspected physical or sexual abuse or neglect of a child or incapacitated adult, if you appear to be a threat to yourself or someone else);
  • by court order; and/or

Emergency Assistance

If you are experiencing an emergency after hours, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Suicide Hotline - 988

988 LIFELINE (Suicide & Crisis Prevention) – available 24/7 where you can call, text, or chat with a counselor immediately. Dial 988 on your phone or click on the link for chat.

 

Career Services

WOSC Workforce Summit 2025

Training & Resources

Other Links:

 


 

2024 Wellness Symposium
2024 Wellness Symposium Recordings

   

2023 Wellness Symposium
2023 Wellness Symposium Recordings

2022 Wellness Symposium
2022 Wellness Symposium Recordings

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