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
- "Five Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus"The American Psychological Association provides tips for viewing media coverage.
- Additional Resources from the APAThe American Psychological Association list various resources for more information.
- 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
studentcounseling@mcad.edu for appointmentsMCAD Student Affairs Office
Morrison M104 (main floor)
612-874-3738
student_affairs@mcad.eduMCAD 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.eduCrisis 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.
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.
Walk-In Mental Health Counseling Sliding scale fee for students
Park Nicollet - Minneapolis
Hennepin County Medical Center Whittier Clinic and Pharmacy
CVS PharmacyHennepin County
Free and Sliding Scale Outpatient Mental Health Clinics in Hennepin County
STI/STD Testing and Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex and Ally-related
Family Tree Clinic
MN Trans Health CoalitionSubstance Abuse, Detox and Mental Health