The Counseling Center works with Gustavus students to enhance their personal development and academic achievement. At times, students experience personal, relational, social, or academic difficulties which they cannot fully resolve on their own, and find it helpful to talk to a professional counselor about their concerns. In order to help students with such difficulties, the Counseling Center provides a variety of confidential services.
It is the policy of the Counseling Center to keep students' concerns confidential. Information is not released to anyone outside the Counseling Center staff without written permission from the student. The only exception may occur in life-threatening emergencies. This policy follows the ethical guidelines of the Minnesota Board of Psychology, and the legal requirements of the State of Minnesota.
If you wish to make an appointment, please drop by the office or call ext. 7027. Appointments are usually available within one week, and are scheduled for up to 50 minutes per session. However, in an emergency, a student will be seen as soon as possible. Appointments are not scheduled over semester breaks or in the summer.
What to Expect During Your First Visit to the Counseling Center
| Safety and Security | 507-933-8888 |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Sioux Trails Mental Health Center (24 hour phone) |
1-800-247-2809 |
| St. Peter Police | 507-931-1550 |
| St. Peter Community Hospital | 507-931-2200 |
| Immanuel-St. Joseph Hospital Behavior & Mental Health Unit |
507-345-2620 |
| ISJ- Behavior & Mental Health Unit Crisis Line | 1-800-233-9929 |
| South Central Crisis Center | 507-389-6783 |
Majors with the largest numbers of students: Biology; Communication Studies; Management; Political Science; Psychology.
