Here to serve

Wenatchee Valley College Counselors are prepared to work with you whether you are experiencing an academic difficulty, a personal issue or any other situation you may need guidance in. 

Counselors provide a range of services that are free and confidential for WVC students

• Academic Counseling
• Re-admission petitions 
• Personal Counseling
• Crisis intervention
• Problem solving strategies
• Career Counseling

What kind of counseling is available?

The professional Counselors in the counseling center are here to help you by offering a safe, confidential place where you can explore your concerns and discover new strength, insights and ways of coping. 

Short-term (three to five sessions), free, confidential counseling is available for WVC students in the following areas:

• Academic
• Career
• Personal

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 Schedule an appointment with a Counselor

OMAK Schedule an appointment with a Counselor

Schedule VIRTUAL appointment with a counselor

The Counselors are available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM and are located in Wenatchi Hall on the first floor. We also have walk-in counseling (no appointment needed) available Monday through Fridays from 9-10 AM.

• Have questions? Contact the counselors directly:
  • Bertha Sanchez, Wenatchi Hall 2131, bsanchez@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 

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 

Passport Youth

• Have you ever been part of the Washington Foster care system?
• You may be eligible for assistance in obtaining your education. 
• Contact the Counseling Department at counseling@wvc.edu for questions about the Passport youth program. 

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 

• Who: Any current WVC student, staff and faculty facing food insecurities
• What: 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. 
• When: Tuesdays 10:00am -1:00pm and Thursdays  from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. or click on the link to schedule your visit   Knight's Kupboard Access
• Where: Van Tassell 
• Learn more:  Email WVC Counseling:  counseling@wvc.edu

Omak Students:

• Who: Any current Omak students, staff and faculty can access the pantry
• When: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-1:00. Refer to the administration desk for access at other times during the week. 
• Where: Administration building (downstairs), room 121.
• Schedule an appointment for resource exploration. 

CVCH on Campus

• What: Columbia Valley Community Health now offers medical and behavioral health services on campus. The medical services provided include: physicals, colds, flu, ear aches, rashes, pregnancy test, STI screenings, and more. Behavioral health services include: depression and anxiety, mindfulnesss based interventions, couples, families and relationships, solution-focused therapy and more.
• Who: All WVC students, staff and faculty seeking medical or behavioral health services. 
• When: Medical services are available on Mondays from 8:00- 3:00 PM. Behavioral health services are available on Wednesdays from 9:00-4:00 PM. 
• Where: Van Tassell Center
• For referrals or more information contact the counseling department at (509) 682-6850 or at counseling@wvc.edu.