In CEGE, we want everyone to have a safe and healthy environment — that includes mental health. If you are aware of a life-threatening emergency where there is an immediate threat of bodily harm to self or others, call 911 or UMPD at 624-COPS. For non-life-threatening urgent needs, crisis and urgent consultations are available at and Boynton Mental Health and Counseling.
The CEGE Mental Health Advocates (MHAs) can help you. While they are not able to counsel individuals, they are trained in identifying campus resources appropriate for the situation. MHAs are educated in public mental health promotion, and they work to identify and reduce unnecessary student stressors within our spheres of influence (classmates, labs, department, etc.) They also advocate toward a more accessible climate for all students. Please reach out to the CEGE MHAs for guidance.
The MHA program is open to all staff and faculty in the university. If you are interested in learning more about becoming an MHA, please contact [email protected]
Campus Resources
Students can text the national support line at 988 to get connected to a Minnesota crisis counselor.
Boynton Mental Health Clinic offers both in-person and telehealth appointments for counseling/therapy and medication management for students, and offers several groups virtually. The Mental Health Clinic is also available for in-person crisis appointments. Boynton Health is also seeing patients for physical health needs in person and virtually. Please be aware that access for ongoing therapy is likely to be more limited as we approach the final weeks of the spring semester.
The University Recreation and Wellness (RecWell) department offers a wide range of programs, services, and facilities designed to promote and enhance physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Opportunities that aid in the prevention of stress, anxiety, and depression-related challenges include massage therapy, group fitness classes (virtual and in-person), personal training, wellness coaching, intramural sports, sport clubs, outdoor adventure rentals and climbing activities, and aquatics offerings.
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) offers appointments and meetings remotely by phone, or by video conference (Zoom or Google Meet), as well as in-person as necessary. We invite you to connect with us in a way that works best for you. New or prospective students can be referred directly to the DRC for a confidential conversation and remote meeting. Students should reach out by email drc@umn or call and leave a message at 612-626-1333, to set up a time to meet remotely.
Let's Talk is a free drop-in service that offers informal, confidential consultations for U of M students throughout the academic year. No appointment is necessary, so a student can select from in-person and virtual drop-in options during the scheduled times. Let's Talk counselors can listen to specific problems (such as stress, relationships and academic performance), provide support, help explore solutions and give information about other resources. Let’s Talk is offered 5 days a week over Zoom and at various locations on the East and West Bank of campus.
