OSU Psychology Clinic Opens Doors to Corvallis Community, Offering Free Therapy

Mar 24, 2026

We try to stay in our lane and only cover Corvallis outside of Oregon State University, but being such a large part of our community, sometimes these things blend (much like the Huang Innovation Complex). OSU Psychology Clinic has done just that.

OSU Psychology Clinic, a mental health resource once limited to students at Oregon State University, is now expanding its reach across the city. The university’s Psychology Training Clinic is now accepting community members, marking a shift that could improve access to care for many Corvallis residents.

For now, services are being offered at no cost while a sliding fee scale is finalized and approved, removing one of the biggest barriers to entry for mental health support.

OSU receives state and federal government funding… which echoes tax dollars at work in the community.

Free Access… With a Catch

The clinic’s temporary free model is designed to open the door to care while administrators build a long-term, income-based pricing structure. But there are limitations.

Because the clinic operates as a training program, services are provided by doctoral students under licensed supervision. That structure can mean limited appointment availability and potential wait times as demand grows. If demand grows.

Not for Crisis Care

It’s also important to understand what the clinic is, and what it isn’t.

The OSU clinic is not equipped for immediate or emergency mental health situations. For those in urgent need, Corvallis residents are encouraged to seek help through the Benton County Crisis Center, located in downtown Corvallis. The facility offers walk-in crisis support and is specifically designed to handle immediate mental health needs. See our write-up here.

In other words, the new clinic expands access, but it does not replace existing emergency services.

What the Clinic Offers

For those able to wait for care, the clinic provides:

Individual therapy
Psychological assessments (including ADHD and diagnostic evaluations)
Evidence-based treatment approaches

Patients benefit from a collaborative model, where multiple clinicians and supervisors contribute to care planning. The clinic is currently accepting:

Adults for therapy
Teens (14+) for psychological assessments

A Growing Need in Corvallis

The expansion comes at a time when access to mental health services remains a challenge across the region. By opening its doors to the public, OSU is stepping further into a community-facing role, offering both a training ground for future psychologists and a new, low-barrier option for care.

For now, with services free and interest already building, the clinic represents an opportunity: professional mental health support without the cost, if you can wait for it.

In-person services are currently located on the OSU Corvallis campus, in Snell Hall. Check back on the OSU website for new screening forms when available:

https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sps/psychology/psychology-training-clinic

If you are currently experiencing an emergency, please refer to the options below.

For OSU Students

OSU Assist (mobile crisis response) & Department of Public Safety (1pm – 1am): 541-737-7000
Counseling & Psychological Services (available 24/7 by phone): 541-737-2131

For Corvallis Community Members