Counseling CenterWelcome
Welcome to the Counseling Center! We work 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. We provide a variety of confidential services to help students with such difficulties.
To schedule an appointment, stop in our office in Johnson Student Union (JSU) 204. You can also call us at 507-933-7027 or email us at CounselingCenter@gustavus.edu.
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The Gustavus Adolphus College Counseling Center staff.
Our Services
Current Counseling Center Offerings:
- Counseling and consultation services for individuals or conjoint meetings.
- Workshops for issues such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal concerns. We also have support groups for LGBTQ+ students, students with neurodivergence or challenges with executive functioning, and students who are experiencing grief.
- Let’s Talk, brief walk-in consultation with a therapist. Offered daily from 1:30 - 2:30 pm, in the Counseling Hub (JSU 105, near the Center for Inclusive Excellence).
- Emergency Appointments
- Meditation Chair
- Library of books, seasonal affective disorder light therapy lamps and accupressure mat, free for students to borrow.
- Online resources for BIPOC students, LGBTQ+ students, international students, students studying abroad, antiracism, activist self-care, meditation tools, crisis services, and more. Browse the "Resources" tab in the menu on the left margin for more topics.
If you are new to the Counseling Center, here are some helpful links: Welcome to the Counseling Centerand Counseling FAQs.
If you are in a state of crisis after hours, you can call:
- The South Central Crisis 24/7 Center Crisis Line at (877) 399-3040
- Call, text, or use the online chat feature on the website the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988
- Campus Safety at (507) 933-8888
- 911
- Additional emergency resources can be found here.
- International Emergency Services for Students Studying Abroad (outside of the U.S.)
Online Mental Health Service
Do you experience depression, anxiety, and/or sleep issues?
How about challenges with substance use?
These are common issues and free help is available!
Learn to Live offers customized online programs to help with issues surrounding Depression, Social Anxiety, Insomnia, Substance Use, and Stress, Anxiety, & Worry. These programs are based on the proven principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The programs are confidential, accessible anywhere, and based on years of research showing online CBT programs to be as effective as face-to-face therapy.
This service is available FREE to all Gustavus students. You can learn more by going to https://learntolive.com/partners and enter the code GUSTAVUS. Not sure if this program is right for you? Go to the website and take the free, confidential online assessment to find out.
Gustavus employees and eligible family members can also access this service. The registration code for employees and family members is BLUE4.
Access to Learn to Live Webinars can be found here.
Learn to Live is available to students through the generous support of the Coca-Cola Grant. Sponsored by Health Service, Counseling Center, and Dean of Students Office.