Food Security Resources

• Seattle University Food Security Initiatives: Contact wellness@seattleu.edu for assistance or information

• To request a food pantry pick up, fill out the pantry request form on ConnectSU 

• Pantry Pick Up Hours for Winter Quarter 2024:

  • Tuesdays, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

  • Wednesdays, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

  • Fridays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

• Housing & Residence Life
  • Housing for undergraduate, graduate, and international students. 
  • Short-term emergency housing: contact the Office of the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@seattleu.edu 

• Student Financial Services 
  • Tuition & Bill Payment Concerns
  • Financial Aid
  • FAFSA
  • WASFA
    
    
• Financial Aid
  • Forms and Documents available here
    
    
• Emergency Funds
  • Limited emergency funds for one-time, non-tuition related expenses may be available.  Contact the Office of the Dean of Students for more information.

• Office of Wellness and Health Promotion
  • Physical Wellness
  • Mental Wellness
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Alcohol & Drugs
  • Green Dot Training
    
    
• Student Health Center
  • Immunizations
  • Medical Services
  • Mental Health Evaluation & Treatment
    
    
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
  • Individual Counseling Appointments
  • Group Counseling and Support Groups
  • Mental Health Screenings 
  • Referral to Off-Campus Services
    
    
• Campus Ministry
  • Exploring Faith and Spirituality
  • Interfaith Programming
  • Retreats
  • Grief Support
    
    
• Disability Services 
  • Evaluation for Reasonable Classroom, Program, and Service Accommodations
  • Testing Services
    
    
• University Recreation 
  • Fitness Programs
  • Personal Training
  • Group Fitness Classes
  • Aquatics
  • Sports clubs
  • Intramural sports

The Pacific Northwest is home to an array of groups working to grow nutritious food, reduce hunger, and promote sustainability, including nonprofits, foundations, university centers, and more! Food Tank has developed a a list of 34 organizations to watch look here.

• Tilth is a great, broad resource with information on how to unite sustainability and food from gardening tips to cooking classes! Get involved and check here for more information. 
  
  
• CSA (community supported agriculture) connects community members to farmers with a curated box of fresh seasonal produce! Sign up for your own box here. 
  
  
• PCC (Puget Consumers Co-op) is a local co-op dedicated to bringing delicious and local food to it's members! There are many locations around Seattle. Find the closest to you 
  
  
• Food Action is an advocacy group with a big goal to reform our food system so that all people have access to GOOD FOOD, that is, food that is affordable, clean, healthy, delicious, and ecologically and socially regenerative. Get involved here!
  
  
• Central Co-Op is a grocery co-op specializing in natural foods, organic produce, sustainable meats, and local, Fair Trade, and non-GMO! And it's open until midnight everyday! Learn more and visit soon!
  
  
• Seattle Farmers Markets are a great way to shop and support local farmers and Capitol Hill, right down the block, is one of three open all year round! A huge variety of veggies, bread, flowers, and more come from local farmers. Check here for locations!

For more information, visit the Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability's food and campus sustainability page. 

TimelyCare (Virtual/Online)
Available 24/7
Seattle University offers access to 24/7 medical and mental health virtual care for enrolled students from anywhere in the United States through our partner, TimelyCare. This service provides a great supplement to our existing on-campus health and wellness services with no out-of-pocket cost or insurance requirement. Access TimelyCare using your Seattle University credentials at timelycare.com/seattleu

CAPS Community Resources List

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) has compiled a helpful list of community resources related to mental health support, alcohol and drugs, eating disorders, local treatment centers, LGBTQIA+ affirming resources, mindfulness, sexual health, stress management, suicide prevention, and more on their website at https://www.seattleu.edu/caps/resources.

Sanvello App (Download in the iOS or Android App Store)

All Seattle University students get free, premium access to this helpful mobile app that provides research-based tools for stress, anxiety, and depression alongside a supportive community. The app includes features that are based on cognitive behavioral therapy & mindfulness meditation.

King County Crisis Connections (Off-Campus Crisis Line)

988 or 1-866-427-4747 (Available 24/7)

Crisis Connections connects people in King County with physical, emotional and financial crisis to services that will be of help.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Off-Campus Crisis Line)

1-800-273-8255 (Available 24/7)

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Crisis Text Line (Off-Campus Crisis Text Line)
Text HOME to 741741 (Available 24/7)

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis.