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June 4, 2020 — Walk-In’s home at 24th Street and Chicago Avenue still stands just as it did 51 years ago, when we opened to be an oasis for every person who came through our door. 1969 was a tumultuous time, a bit like now. The horrific killing of George Floyd happened in our neighborhood…. continue reading
Minnesota Daily, 6/14/2020, By Becca Most Tamara Stark is busier than ever. As a senior director at Tubman — Minnesota’s largest provider of domestic violence services — an already heavy workload has put Stark and her coworkers under even more strain since the pandemic. Stark often works with youth and college-aged students, many of whom… continue reading
Walk-In Counseling center will hold a training on ethics and boundaries (2 CEUs) on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6-8 pm at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 3045 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis. The training is free for all current and former Walk-In volunteers and open to all for a nominal fee ($20, or $10 for students, payable at… continue reading
Walk-In board member Mirza Baig, MD, will be conducting a training for mental health professionals on mindfulness on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 6-8 p.m. The training is open to the public for a nominal fee. (Walk-In current and former volunteers may attend for free.) Description: Mindfulness has been the buzzword in some circles for years… continue reading
Walk-In is seeking volunteer counselors and team consultants to join our clinic teams! For 50 years, our professional volunteers have provided free mental health counseling for everyone who walks through our doors. The Walk-In experience is: “Incredibly rewarding… in a way that really matters… I can focus on people, not paperwork… It’s an honor to… continue reading
Carol Oldowski’s mom passed away when Carol was 14, but she will never forget all the talks they had, sitting cozily together on her mom’s cedar chest. “The chest was at the foot of her bed, covered with a rug. When we were sitting there, I could say anything and everything, and not be judged,”… continue reading
Mental health services are becoming less and less accessible in Minnesota, especially for uninsured and low-income people. Walk-In is the only place where clients can get free, no-appointment, anonymous counseling services. But how much is known about Walk-In in the mental health community, and where do clients go when Walk-In isn’t open? This summer, we… continue reading
For Michele V., being a volunteer counselor at Walk-In was a great team experience — and also a springboard to a full career as a school social worker. During her time here, she didn’t picture herself coming to Walk-In as a client, but that’s how it turned out. After years of helping others through tough… continue reading
Former Walk-In volunteer Thrace Soryn, MA, LP is holding an exhibit of her oil paintings, “Shadow and Reflection,” at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, from March 6-April 22. All proceeds of painting sales will go to Walk-In Counseling Center. Thrace says, “My work rises from a passion to draw us together… continue reading
Over the past 30 years, Mark L. has found a myriad of ways to support Walk-In Counseling Center. He began volunteering as a counselor in 1987, became a team consultant, went on to become a board member in the 90’s, and most recently has been creating ceramics, hosting a sale, and donating the proceeds to… continue reading