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Student Counseling and Wellness

Welcome to the Student Counseling and Wellness Center

The Student Counseling and Wellness staff welcomes all undergraduate and graduate students. We invite you to stop in and/or email to make an appointment to meet with us while you are a student at MCAD.

The Student Counseling and Wellness Center provides supportive and confidential counseling to assist students in managing personal, relational, social, and educational concerns, as well as mental health symptoms/conditions that may be active while studying at MCAD. No issue is too big or small. Services are provided free of charge and include individual and group counseling, supportive listening and feedback, consultation, guidance during crisis and during stressful times, referrals to community resources, and help with navigating medical insurance networks.

In addition, we provide campus wellness programs to promote student physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. We serve as a resource for students interested in health promotion and wellness information. Watch for our wellness event notices throughout the academic year. If you are interested in assisting and/or making suggestions for wellness education or events, feel free to let us know. We value your input and participation!

COVID-19 Information and Resources

  • Medical Clinics and COVID-19 Testing
  • NAMI - Mental Health Support and COVID-19
  • Psychology Tools - Free Guide to Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty
  • American Psychological Association
  • CDC - COVID-19 - Stress and Coping page
  • MN Department of Health and Safety
  • COVID Exemption form (PDF)

    Counseling Services

    The Student Counseling and Wellness Center provides supportive and confidential counseling to assist students in managing personal, relational, social, and educational concerns, as well as mental health symptoms/conditions that may be active while studying at MCAD. No issue is too big or small. Services are provided free of charge and include individual and group counseling, supportive listening and feedback, consultation, guidance during crisis and during stressful times, referrals to community resources, and help with navigating medical insurance networks.

    Student Wellness

    We provide campus wellness programs to promote student physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. We serve as a resource for students interested in improving self-care and personal habits. Come join us for wellness events throughout the academic year. If you are interested in assisting and/or making suggestions for wellness topics or events, feel free to let us know. We value your input and participation!

    What is SWELL? SWELL is the name of the Student Wellness Club (student run) on campus. All students are welcome and invited to join SWELL. Find out about SWELL during the campus Club Fair or stop into the Student Affairs Office for information about SWELL.

    MCAD has a student fitness center! Located on the first floor of the main building and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    On Campus Crisis and Urgent Assistance

    MCAD Student Counseling and Wellness

    Morrison, lower level, M04 and M02
    612-874-3776 main office voicemail
    bstockinger@mcad.edu for appointments

    MCAD Student Affairs Office

    Morrison M104 (main floor)
    612-874-3738
    student_affairs@mcad.edu

    MCAD Public Safety (24-hour assistance)

    Main Building Lobby
    Emergency: 612-874-3555
    Emergency from Campus Phone: 1555
    Non-Emergency: 612-874-3700
    public_safety@mcad.edu

    Crisis Prevention Lifelines

    Crisis Textline Text MN to 741-741 to get connected to local Minnesota resources

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or chat now

    Sexual Violence Center Hotline

    Twin Cities: 612-871-5111

    The Trevor Lifeline (Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth): 1-866-488-7386

    Veterans' Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, press 1 or chat online at Veterans' Crisis Line or text to 838255

    Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 - Crisis phone for trans-identified people in crisis, staffed by volunteers who also identify as trans.

    Text4LifeRecovery

    Off Campus Crisis and Urgent

    If you are feeling at risk about your safety or a friend's safety but not sure if you need to go to the hospital for support, you can receive free in-person crisis mental health counseling at home (or at a location you choose in Hennepin County) from the Hennepin County COPE Team (612-596-1223). COPE services are only available to adults currently in Hennepin County. Other counties also have similar services: Listing of Metro Area County Crisis Lines

    Behavioral Emergency Center, U of M Medical Center, West Bank Emergency Center, 2312 S 6th St 24/7 specialized behavioral health crisis services; go to West Bank ER to access services (612-273-5640). Follow the signs for the Emergency Center.

    Acute Psychiatric Services - 24-hour walk-in crisis psychiatric support at Hennepin County Medical Center in downtown Minneapolis; Emergency Medications Clinic available 8:00am - 2:00pm T-F. 612-873-3161 (located in the Red Building, first floor, right across from ER; entrance on 8th St between Park and Chicago Aves). If you have a current provider, they will not change your medications. They will not provide stimulant medications or benzodiazepines.

    Emergency Department, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, 800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-863-4233

    Regions Hospital (has mental health Crisis Program accessed through the ER) 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul

    (Ramsey County residents only) Urgent Care for Adult Mental Health 402 University Ave East (walk-in 8-5:30 Monday-Friday) An alternative to the ER for Ramsey County residents; will bill insurance but do not turn anyone away for inability to pay.