The Counseling Center is one of the many services offered by the Office of Student Affairs. Our goal is to assist students in growing emotionally, socially, and educationally through increased self-understanding.

The Counseling Center offers free individual, couples, and group counseling services to enrolled students. At times, students may experience personal, relational, social or academic difficulties that they are unable to resolve on their own. They may find it helpful to talk to a professional counselor about their concerns. The Counseling Center also offers disability services to students with long-term or temporary disabilities.

Confidentiality

All services are confidential except for a few legal exceptions that your counselor will discuss in the first session. Our staff has a strong commitment to the ethical standards of the counseling and psychology professions.

Hours and Location

Location:                                           Academy 106

Open:                                                Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Appointments

To schedule an appointment, please stop by our office or call 299-3514. Appointments are usually available within one week.

Emergencies

If an emergency occurs during business hours, please contact the Counseling Center and ask to speak to a counselor immediately. If after hours, contact Campus Security (299-3123) or call police at 911. Additional resources are the following:

MeritCare Medical Center Emergency Trauma (234-5121)

Local Suicide Hotline (232-4357)

Prairie St. John's (476-7216)

If you are in a crisis call (1-800-SUICIDE - 1-800-784-2433)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK - 1-800-273-8155)

Portions of this document are adopted from the Counseling Center web page published by Gustavus Adolphus College.

Publication Date: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:58 CST