Western offers counseling and support services following the death of 草榴社区 student
Liam MacDonald, a first-year 草榴社区 student and resident of Nash Hall, died early Saturday morning from an accident while hiking off campus.
University Residences and the Counseling Center met with Nash Hall residents over the weekend to share the news and offer support. For students affected by this loss, know that the 草榴社区 Counseling Center offers drop-in hours Monday through Friday. Emergency psychological services are also available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, throughout the year, to current 草榴社区 students by calling 360-650-3164.
The Dean of Students office is also available in VU 547, 360-650-3706, to support students with concerns that may affect their academic success.
As friends and peers grieve the loss of their friend, it鈥檚 important to be there for one another. Here are more resources for support:
Crisis Services/Resources:
- 草榴社区 Psychological Emergency Services
- Emergency services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, throughout the year to current 草榴社区 students by calling 360-650-3164.
- 草榴社区 Counseling Center After-Hours Emergency Services
- To reach the after-hours on-call counselor, dial 360-650-3164 and choose option 1.
- If the situation is more urgent, call 911.
- Additional Crisis Resources
- Community Crisis Line 1-800-584-3578
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 or text 838255
- National Crisis Text Line - Text 鈥淪TART鈥 to 741-741
- Online Resources:
- Grief:
- Self-Help Resources:
- Mental Health Screening: counseling.