Linfield health care providers are primary care providers trained to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries typically seen in a college aged population.

Common concerns managed through the health services are:

• Reproduction health
• Mental health
• Infectious diseases
• Skin problems
• Injuries
• Respiratory problems
• Neurologic concerns, such as headaches

We also work with student’s home providers to continue care for chronic medical conditions while the student is at school. 

Some examples of chronic medical conditions are:

• Heart disease
• Arthritis
• Seizure disorders
• Kidney diseases

The health care providers have prescription privileges in the State of Oregon.

Limited laboratory work is done on campus, extensive laboratory work and x-ray services are done through an office campus provider and are the financial responsibility of the student.

Linfield offers a variety of counseling options tailored to meet the needs of the individual.

Services are offered in both traditional face-to-face and online tele-therapy format. Please let us know which option you prefer at the time of scheduling your appointment

If off-campus counseling is preferred, the Student Health, Wellness & Counseling Center will assist the student in connecting with local resources.

Our video conferencing software is secure and HIPAA-compliant

The email address we have on file for you will receive a link prior to your scheduled appointment

If you plan to use a smartphone, you may be prompted to download an app first

Prepare for a tele-therapy session:

Please make sure you are in a quiet, private location that is free of distractions (including cell phone, video games or other devices) and other people, that allows you to have the same level of concentration and openness you would show in an in-person sessions.

Linfield offers consultation services to the McMinnville campus of Linfield University.

Examples of consultation include:

• A student worried about a roommate who seems depressed
• A professor concerned about a student who is not coming to class
• A residence life staff member with questions about how to support a resident dealing with the death of a grandparent.

Counseling and psycho-educational groups are offered on a variety of topics.

In the past, groups have been offered on topics such as:

• Managing stress and anxiety
• Women’s issues
• Food and mood
• Grief and loss
• Writing through trauma.

Students interested in joining a group or exploring the formation of a group are invited to talk with one of the counselors.

Our staff members are available to present programs and training for residence halls and other groups on campus.

Popular program topics include learning to de-stress, developing better sleep habits, communicating effectively, and handling homesickness.

Visit our workshops page for more information about potential programs.

Other programs are also possible with sufficient advance notice.

Please contact the Student Health, Wellness, & Counseling with program requests.

Student Health, Wellness & Counseling maintains a list of human service organizations and mental health providers in McMinnville and surrounding communities.

Physician referrals can be arranged through the Student Health, Wellness and Counseling at 503-883-2535.