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The counselors at M State are here to help with any situation that might interfere with your success as a student. All services are free of charge to students. 

Crisis services

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, 

  • Call 911 if you or others are in immediate physical danger.
  • Call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 to connect with a crisis counselor for free (available 24/7).
  • Call FirstLink at 211 for assistance connecting to local community resources (available 24/7).

Personal counseling

M State counselors provide a confidential setting where you can explore personal concerns and work toward achieving a better understanding of yourself.

Our services and resources include:

  • Confidential individual appointments
  • Crisis intervention
  • Workshops
  • Referrals to off-campus agencies and services
  • Brochures on mental health topics

Make an appointment with us to discuss topics including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Transition to college
  • Life goals
  • Career exploration
  • Educational planning
  • Academic success
  • Relationship issues
  • Drug/alcohol use
  • Managing stress
  • Eating and body image concerns
  • Alcohol/substance abuse
  • Grief and loss
  • Family difficulties
  • Lesbian, gay, transgender concerns
  • Diversity and cultural differences
  • Recovering from trauma (physical, emotional, sexual)
  • Academic difficulties (motivation, anxiety, procrastination, learning difficulties)

Academic counseling

  • Academic warning/probation/suspension
  • Learning strategies and styles
  • Stress management
  • Test anxiety
  • Study skills
  • Time management

Visit Academic Counseling

Career counseling

  • Career interest and personality assessments
  • Skills and values clarification
  • Online career resources
  • Identification of barriers to career success
  • Resume-building and interview skills

Visit Career Counseling

Client rights

See Client Rights

Veterans

To see counseling and other support for veterans and active military, please visit Veterans Services:

Visit Veterans Services
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Resources for Students

Mantra 24-7 Mental Health and Wellness Support

Substance Abuse and Recovery Support

Trauma 101: What is Trauma?

Common trauma responses

Self-Care 101

Self-Compassion: Be Good to Yourself

Minnesota Department of Health Mental Health Promotion

Mental health resources by topic

Community resources

Make an Appointment

All counselors are available via Zoom or phone to students from all M State campuses, and in person at the campuses shown below.

If you need assistance outside of regular hours, call the toll-free emotional support hotline at 866.342.6892. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the service is free.

In case of an emergency, call 911.