Gustavus Adolphus College

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.

Confidentiality

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.

Hours and Location

Location: Johnson Student Union, room 204
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Phone: 507-933-7027

Appointments

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

Emergencies

If an emergency occurs after business hours, please contact a Collegiate Fellow, Head Resident or one of the following offices:

Office	Phone number
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

Staff

Name	Title	Phone
Stacey Gerken	Interim Director	507/933-6067	profile
Lisa Rinehart	Staff Psychologist	507/933-6125	profile
Rachel Slater	Staff Psychologist	507/933-7146	profile
Ann Friederichs	Administrative Assistant	507/933-7027	profile