Accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc.

The mission of the Counseling Center is to encourage individuals to develop their unique potential by providing services and programs in a supportive environment.

The NDSU Counseling Center provides a confidential setting in which students may explore concerns of a personal, academic, or career-related nature; makes referrals; and serves as consultants for faculty and staff. Students in counseling can explore a variety of concerns which may prevent them from functioning at their optimum levels.

We are sensitive to the needs of students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, ethnic groups, ages, and ability, and are LGBT affirming.

The Counseling Center is located at 212 Ceres Hall. Hours are M/W/F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and T/Th 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. during the school year, and M-F 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. during summer and school breaks.

Check out the Counseling Center's fall 2009 groups and workshops:

• Coping With Difficult Emotions
• Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop
• Feel Better Fast
• Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Group
• Meditation for Stress Management Group

See our Groups and Classes page for details!

Learn about the NDSU CARES Project (Campus Awareness, Referral and Education for Suicide Prevention), which features a "gatekeeper" training program for suicide prevention on campus.

Learn how to become in involved in NDSU's chapter of Active Minds, the nation's only peer-to-peer organization dedicated to raising awareness about mental health among college students. The organization serves as the young adult voice in mental health advocacy on over one hundred college campuses nationwide. Chapters plan events such as panel discussions, Silver Wristband Campaigns for the Brain, movie screenings, keynote speakers, stress-relief activities, and Stomp out Stigma Runs, that follow the four basic tenets of the Active Minds mission.

Brief Alcohol and Screening and Intervention for College Students is a service available for students who want to explore their alcohol and other drug use. It is designed to assist students in examining their own behaviors in a judgment-free environment. BASICS may be required when a student violates NDSU policy in regards to alcohol and other drugs.

"Healthy U" Lifestyle Program is an intense 12-month weight management program. This program includes physical health management, behavioral counseling, nutritional counseling, group exercise, and personal training. Enrollment is voluntary, however enrollees must meet certain eligibility requirements. For more information, please contact the Wellness Center Health Educator, Stacey Holm at 231-8560 or Stacey.Holm@ndsu.edu

• The Counseling Center's Meditation for Stress Management Group (ongoing since 2001), offers an opportunity for NDSU students, faculty and staff to learn and practice mindfulness meditation for increased awareness, presence and well-being. Informal, friendly environment--all levels welcome!
• View our Meditation & Mindfulness Page, including general information, suggested readings and links to online audio meditations.
• Link to podcast of Jon Kabat-Zinn interview on NPR's "Speaking of Faith".
• Read "Meditation: It's Not What You Think," an article about meditation and mindfulness by author Jon Kabat-Zinn.

Study Skills is a one-credit, pass/fail class that helps students develop skills necessary for successful academic achievement.

Career Planning is a one-credit, pass/fail course helps students make satisfying decisions regarding college majors and careers.

Managing Anxiety About H1N1 Flu ("Swine Flu") Information From the American Psychological Association Help Center (www.apahelpcenter.org)

What a Difference a Friend Makes is a SAMHSA web site to help reduce the stigma of mental illness on college campuses! Full of information on mental illnesses, how to support a friend, and real stories from people recovering from mental illness.

A site that offers mental health information especially for college students, including:

• A self-screening program for you to take if you are concerned about your own emotions or those of a friend
• A program that will answer your questions about mental health issues
• A vast mental health resource library

In addition, check out Ulifeline's new partnership site with mtvU, Half of Us

We discourage people from contacting us via e-mail regarding personal problems. The nature of e-mail is such that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your correspondence, nor do we find e-mail communications as useful as in-depth, face-to-face contact. Moreover, we cannot guarantee that we will read e-mail right away or respond in a timely fashion.