Mental Health Services
Students have several options to help them take care of their mental health.
Find the mental health services that work best for you-- whether that's working with a counselor, attending one of our events, or learning skills through the mental health resources offered.
Counseling Services also supports faculty and staff by providing consultations and group trainings.
Counselors are NOT able to provide documentation for Emotional Support Animals.
Individual Counseling
By talking to a counselor one-on-one in a safe, confidential space, you can learn ways to cope with life’s challenges and resolve personal concerns.
The counselors are ready to help with a variety of concerns including:
- adjusting to college
- family and relationship concerns
- stress
- grief
- depression
- anxiety
- other mental health challenges
Any current student at WSU, WSU-Rochester, or MN State Southeast can make an appointment with Counseling Services.
We provide short-term counseling. Most students find that 3-5 sessions per term is adequate.
You won't be billed for counseling services. This support service is included in student fees.
If you and the counselor decide you may need more frequent care, we can help refer you to a counselor in the community.
Crisis Counseling
If you feel you're in a mental health crisis, a WSU counselor is available Monday - Friday from 8am-4pm.
If you need an immediate response outside of these hours, please contact the appropriate emergency services.
Therapy Dogs
Our therapy dogs, Aiden and Winston, come to campus to offer canine cuddles. Interacting with animals can help relieve stress and homesickness for student missing their pets.
Feel free to come say "hi" to one of the therapy dogs if they are "out and about" on campus or attend the "Pet a Therapy Dog" session that is offered every semester.
Career Counseling
You can take the Strong Interest Inventory, which can be a great step in career exploration.
Email Lynda Brzezinski at lbrzezinski@winona.edu for more information or to set up a time to take this assessment.
Otherwise, if you need help choosing a major or learning about careers, Career Services is a great resource. Career Services is located in Maxwell Hall 314.
Class & Group Presentations
Staff, faculty, and community members can request presentations or trainings for their classes or groups.
Please email your request to counselingservices@winona.edu with information on the topic, preferred time, location and other details.
Staff & Faculty Consultations
If you have a question or concern about a specific student or situation, we can provide a brief consultation.
We can also give you more information on the counseling process.
Due to confidentiality, Counseling Services staff cannot share any information we may have on specific students.
However, we can listen and address general questions.
Please contact us at 507.457.5330 or counselingservices@winona.edu.
