How Do I Make an Appointment?
Stop by the Counseling Center located in Birch Hall, A-wing, or call
218-755-2024 (the Counseling
Center is open from 8:00
AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday while classes are in session). Call in
advance to ensure an appointment.
What If I Need To Be Seen Right Now?
Walk-in appointments are provided on a staff available basis. Every effort will
be made to see students for urgent, serious emergencies.
Who is Eligible for Services?
Services are available to currently enrolled BSU students, and are provided
free of charge.
How many sessions am I eligible for?
Students may receive up to twelve 50 minute sessions per
academic year. If additional counseling is warranted, a referral will be made
for further services. This may include group services in the Counseling Center,
a referral to appropriate community services for longer-term therapy, or
additional resources. Community services require payment through self pay or
insurance coverage. Funding may also be available through county services for
eligible students.
Who is on the CC's Professional Staff?
The Counseling
Center is staffed with
trained mental health professionals with licensure and extensive experience in
psychology, clinical social work and counseling. Supervised doctoral and master
level interns also provide quality counseling and other services. (See Staff
Bios for more information).
Will counseling be part of my academic record?
No. Counseling
Center records are confidential
and separate from your academic record. Information about you, your visits,
even acknowledgment that you have been seen is confidential and will not be
discussed with anyone without your written permission, except in emergency life
and death situations and as legally and ethically required. For more
information, see Confidentiality.
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
If it is necessary to change or cancel your appointment,
please call us during business hours at least 24 hours before your scheduled
appointment. However, we want to stress that a casual attitude toward keeping
appointments can significantly hinder our counseling progress and may result in
termination of services.
What if I miss an appointment?
If you miss two scheduled appointments without notifying us,
you will need to receive approval from your counselor to be eligible for
additional appointments.