The Counseling Center at BSU

Mission Statement

The mission of the Bemidji State University Counseling Center is to assist students to define and accomplish their personal and academic goals by providing individual assessment, professional counseling, educational programming, referral for students, student and staff crisis intervention and response, graduate student intern supervision and training, and consultative services to students, faculty and staff. 

This mission is accomplished through the provision of high quality direct service, assessment, educational programming, outreach and promotion of services, collaboration with campus and community colleagues and agencies, efficient and effective management of Counseling Center personnel and non-personnel resources, and commitment to professional standards. 

Goals:

  1. To provide high quality individual assessment, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and referral to students who may be experiencing psychological or behavioral difficulties.
  2. To provide educational programming focused on the developmental and adjustment needs of enrolled students in order to maximize student's potential to benefit from their collegiate experience.
  3. To make the university environment and collegiate experience as beneficial as possible to the intellectual, emotional, and physical development of students, through collaboration with/and consultative services to the university, community, and services region. 
  4. To promote campus and community awareness of Counseling Center Services and resources. 
  5. To manage Counseling Center personnel and non-personnel resources efficiently and effectively to insure that services and programs are accessible and appropriate for the needs of Bemidji State University and are in accordance with professional standards and "best practice."

Non-Discrimination Statement

Bemidji State University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and educational opportunity.   The Counseling Center is committed to ensuring student clients an environment that respects and values diversity and assures that all students have access to Counseling Center programs and services regardless of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law.  Inquiries/concerns should be referred to Lorena Cook, Affirmative Action Officer, Deputy Hall 329, at 218-755-2900 or lccook@bemidjistate.edu