{"id":1986,"date":"2025-01-03T09:05:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T15:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=1986"},"modified":"2025-10-13T15:45:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T20:45:40","slug":"mental-health-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wellness\/counseling-services\/mental-health-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-text-intro\">Any current student at WSU, WSU-Rochester, or MN State Southeast can make an appointment with Counseling Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the mental health services that work best for you&#8211;whether that&#8217;s working with a counselor, attending one of our events, or learning skills through the resources offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual Counseling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By talking to a counselor one-on-one in a safe, confidential space, you can learn ways to cope with life\u2019s challenges and resolve personal concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The counselors are ready to help with a variety of concerns including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>adjusting to college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>family and relationship concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>grief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>other mental health challenges&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Counselors are not able to provide documentation for emotional support animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You won&#8217;t be billed for counseling services. This support service is included in student fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide short-term counseling. If you and the counselor decide you may need more frequent care, we can help refer you to a counselor in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are working with an off-campus therapist, we are not be able to provide counseling sessions in order to provide you the best ethical care and allocate appointments to more students. You are still encouraged to access to our crisis services at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are glad to meet with you if you\u2019re considering transferring your care to one of our counselors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crisis Counseling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel you&#8217;re in a mental health crisis, a WSU counselor is available Monday &#8211; Friday from 12pm-3:30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need an immediate response outside of these hours, please contact the appropriate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/counseling-services\/emergency-help\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1993\">emergency services<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Make an Appointment<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Meet with a Counselor<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Talk to a Peer Counselor<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">Emergency Help<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Meet with a Counselor<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>To schedule a free confidential appointment, <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xscRULQKq0ae9PrnSpIafyv2CC_QTSlMnaJY-vrswENUQ0JCOFBOOTBPQ0RYNFhFV1oxUVhIVVFSOCQlQCN0PWcu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complete our online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Call 507.457.5330<\/li>\n<li>Email <a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@winona.edu\">counselingservices@winona.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please let us know ahead of time if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Talk to a Peer Counselor<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Email <a href=\"mailto:peersupport@winona.edu\">peersupport@winona.edu<\/a> to set up a meeting with a trained student or learn more about the Peer2Peer Program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Emergency Help<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>If you need help right away, contact one of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/counseling-services\/emergency-help\/\">emergency resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Counseling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take the Strong Interest Inventory, which can be a great step in career exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email Lynda Brzezinski at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lbrzezinski@winona.edu\">lbrzezinski@winona.edu<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more or to set up a time to take this assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/career-services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2329\">Career Services<\/a> is a great resource for help choosing a major or learning about careers. Career Services is located in Maxwell Hall 314.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact Counseling Services<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Counseling &amp; Wellness Services\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Integrated Wellness Center Complex 222\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5330<\/p>\n<p>Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wellness Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:counselingservices@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Counseling Services<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Academic Year Hours\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p><strong>Lobby<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appointments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm <\/p>\n<p>Evening hours may be available for students with schedule constraints. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Crisis Appointments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday-Friday: 12-3:30pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Relaxation Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday-Wednesday: 9am-2pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday 11am-2pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\"><\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Summer Hours\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p><strong>May &amp; 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