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The counselors at M State are here to help with any situation that might interfere with your success as a ºÚÁϹÙÍø. All services are free of charge to ºÚÁϹÙÍøs. 

Crisis services

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, 

  • Call 911 if you or others are in immediate physical danger.
  • Call or text the at 988 to connect with a crisis counselor for free (available 24/7).
  • Call at 211 for assistance connecting to local community resources (available 24/7).

Personal counseling

M State counselors provide a confidential setting where you can explore personal concerns and work toward achieving a better understanding of yourself.

Our services and resources include:

  • Confidential individual appointments
  • Crisis intervention
  • Workshops
  • Referrals to off-campus agencies and services
  • Brochures on mental health topics

Make an appointment with us to discuss topics including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Transition to college
  • Life goals
  • Career exploration
  • Educational planning
  • Academic success
  • Relationship issues
  • Drug/alcohol use
  • Managing stress
  • Eating and body image concerns
  • Alcohol/substance abuse
  • Grief and loss
  • Family difficulties
  • Lesbian, gay, transgender concerns
  • Diversity and cultural differences
  • Recovering from trauma (physical, emotional, sexual)
  • Academic difficulties (motivation, anxiety, procrastination, learning difficulties)

Academic counseling

  • Academic warning/probation/suspension
  • Learning strategies and styles
  • Stress management
  • Test anxiety
  • Study skills
  • Time management

Visit Academic Counseling

Career counseling

  • Career interest and personality assessments
  • Skills and values clarification
  • Online career resources
  • Identification of barriers to career success
  • Resume-building and interview skills

Visit Career Counseling

Client rights

See Client Rights

Veterans

To see counseling and other support for veterans and active military, please visit Veterans Services:

Visit Veterans Services
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Resources for Students

Mantra 24-7 Mental Health and Wellness Support

Substance Abuse and Recovery Support

Trauma 101: What is Trauma?

Common trauma responses

Self-Care 101

Self-Compassion: Be Good to Yourself

Mental health resources by topic

Community resources

Make an Appointment

All counselors are available via video conference (Zoom) or phone to ºÚÁϹÙÍøs from all M State campuses, and in person at the campuses shown below.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, 

  • Call 911 if you or others are in immediate physical danger.
  • Call or text the at 988 to connect with a crisis counselor for free (available 24/7).
  • Call at 211 for assistance connecting to local community resources (available 24/7).
Moorhead Campus
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Tom Dubbels
Counselor
Fergus Falls Campus
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Steve Lindgren
Psychology Faculty/Counselor