Counseling Center
The Counseling Center offers free, confidential support through individual and group counseling, plus referrals. We're here to help you navigate personal, social, or academic challenges in a safe, welcoming space.
Online and In-Person Services
We offer tele-mental health (video) and in-person counseling for enrolled students who are currently located in the state of Minnesota. For students currently located out of state, please contact us at 507-389-1455 or counseling-center@mnsu.edu to learn more about your options for mental health services.
Crisis Resources
Experiencing a mental health crisis? This page connects you to crisis resources—including 24/7 support options—and help for suicide prevention, eating disorders, veteran services and more.
Getting Started with the Counseling Center
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Attend a Drop-In Screening Appointment
Screening Times:
- Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Monday – Friday: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the end of the screening window.
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Complete Required Paperwork
Includes informed consent, a brief mental health assessment, demographic information and reasons for seeking services.
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Meet a Counselor
During your screening, the counselor will clarify information from your screening paperwork, discuss your mental health and academic goals, and will then recommend a Care Plan.
Stepped Care Model
The Counseling Center uses a Stepped Care Model—a tiered approach that meets students where they are, promoting autonomy by starting with the least intensive support and increasing care as needed.
Additional Information: Practicum and Internship Opportunities
The Counseling Center offers practicum and internship experiences for graduate students in counseling, psychology, and social work. Each year, a diverse cohort of 6–8 trainees joins our multidisciplinary team for hands-on training that runs with the academic calendar.
The Center for Rural Behavioral Health creates hands-on training and research opportunities for students and faculty focused on improving mental health care in rural Minnesota. Through collaborative projects, career exploration, and continuing education, the Center helps build a stronger, more informed behavioral health workforce.
How to find us
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is located in the Centennial Student Union, Room 285.
Phone: 507-389-1455
Academic Year Hours
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Summer Hours
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.