Basic Needs Resources
Physical and Mental Health Assistance
COE Wellness Resources
Shannon Frasca, LCSW is the College of Engineering’s Wellness Coordinator and Counselor. Along with the office of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Shannon helps students navigate mental health and wellness resources on and off campus.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services is a team of highly qualified clinicians, health educators and other professionals who provide campus-wide comprehensive primary health care, disease prevention and treatment services, as well as extensive health promotion programs.
School Supplies
OSU Basic Needs Center
The Basic Needs Center has a textbook lending library with physical copies of course-required textbooks and supplies for some classes, and a laptop loan program through Media Hub.
COE Short-Term Laptop Rentals
Is your laptop broken or do you need a more powerful machine for a project? The College of Engineering’s IT and Computing Support team offers short-term laptop rentals to students.
Food Insecurity Resources
UHDS Campus Food Insecurity Resources
University Housing and Dining Services supports several programs to ensure our community has enough to eat, including discounted meals, donated dining plan dollars, and more.
OSU Basic Needs Center Food Pantry
In partnership with the Linn-Benton County Food Share, the food pantry is open to students on Wednesdays during the term, 8am-2pm.
Snap Benefits / Food Stamps
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is offered through the Oregon Department of Human Services. SNAP benefits are accepted at Cascadia Market, the on-campus grocery store operated by University Housing & Dining Services.
Housing and Homelessness Resources
OSU Basic Needs Center
In addition to all of the other resources the BNC provides, they can provide emergency housing. This page also includes resources to community housing resources and legal help with eviction.
Homeless Shelters in Corvallis
This page has a list of homeless shelters in Corvallis and offers a wide variety of different types of housing such as emergency shelters, halfway housing, drug and alcohol rehab, and more. It also contains a search feature to look up shelters closest to an address.
Corvallis Housing First
Corvallis Housing First provides housing for people experiencing homelessness and lists resources for housing and meal support.
Childcare Resources
The OSU Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center advocates for and provides quality programming and services to all OSU families with dependent care needs. Explore child care, family housing, find lactation rooms, and more.
Oregon Dept. of Early Learning and Care
Governmental programs to support people with childcare, early education, and other resources and support to help raise children.
Legal Issues Assistance
Benton County Legal Aid and Pro Bono Services
A list of the pro bono (free) legal assistance available in Benton County.
Community Care
OSU Student Care
Student Care helps you navigate difficult situations that are interfering with your education. This includes understanding policies and procedures, and providing access to referrals.
City of Corvallis Local Assistance Resources
A list of the wide range of non-profit organizations working to connect resources to those in need.
Corvallis Community Center
Offers free programs and services including wellness, recreation, support groups, scholarships, and health services.