Let's Talk
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Let’s Talk is a program that provides informal drop-in consultations for U of MN students throughout the academic year. No appointment is necessary for these consultations, just drop in (virtually or in-person) during the scheduled times on the Let’s talk calendar. Let’s Talk is not a substitute for formal counseling/crisis resources and is not mental health treatment, but counselors can listen to your specific problems, provide support, help explore solutions and give information about other resources.
Let's Talk is offered 2:30-4:30pm during the semester in the 3rd floor conference room of Recreation and Wellness.
The last in person Let's Talk session for spring semester will be on May 15th. Let's Talk will be fully virtual over the summer.
To get the conference room take the stairs or elevator to the the 3rd floor, turn left, follow the pathway till you reach the small hallway on your left (between the treadmills and ellipticals). The door to the conference room will be at the end of this hall. Please ask a staff member for further assistance in find got the 3rd floor conference room.
PAWS
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Feeling stressed? Love animals? Pet away worry & stress at RecWell!
PAWS visits the Rec every Monday from 12-2pm in MP 6th on the 4th floor.
Campus Partners
Student Counseling Services general
SCS general
Want to explore mental health services at the U of M? Check out Student Counseling Services (SCS). SCS offers a range of free and confidential services for UMN Twin Cities students including: short-term individual therapy, groups, and workshops. Starting Fall semester 2021, many of our services will be available both in person and virtually.
Student Counseling Services groups/workshops
SCS groups/workshops
Student Counseling Services (SCS) offers a range of online educational workshops, affinity groups, and therapy groups free to all UMN Twin Cities students. You will learn new skills and strategies, connect with other students, and share experiences in a safe, supportive, online environment. Groups range in number of participants, meeting time, and frequency.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
You can meet with a physical therapist at RecWell! Please visit Boynton for more information on the physical therapy program.
Gender and Sexuality Center
The Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life offers multiple programs that span across four main areas: education, outreach, advocacy and support. Check out some of their rescources and programs.
Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing
- Create Space for Listening Guide: Helping people feel seen and heard can help to reduce isolation, strengthen relationships and build community. Intentionally creating space for listening can be one of the best ways to support our colleagues and students during difficult times.
- Student Resources:
- Free Mindful Mondays programming every Monday over the noon hour, held live via Zoom, and also recorded for those who can't attend live. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through a series of mindful movements and meditations that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. No prior experience or special clothing is necessary.
- Waking the Oracle programming - an ongoing project that creates immersive experiences activating intergenerational community wisdom sharing, healing, and wellbeing through music, dance, storytelling, participatory arts, and dialogue. Waking the Oracle events foster meaningful connection to self, community, and the planet as we build our capacities to learn and heal together in these challenging times and create our positive futures together. Our next event is coming up on May 20, Calling in New Life: A Turning Toward Spring Music & Meditation Immersion - free, and held online via Zoom. We've also started a student arts club.
- Our Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing website, with tips and resources in support of whole-person wellbeing.
- Our Wellbeing 101 guide for students