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When you come through the door at a Walk-In clinic, the first person you might see is volunteer receptionist Suzy T. A retired social worker, Suzy has seen many people through all kinds of mental health issues, as well as struggles with domestic violence, homelessness and substance abuse. She knows each visitor at Walk-In might… continue reading

Trauma: What Now? Five Ways to Apply Trauma Informed Practices in your Next Counseling Session 3-5 pm Monday, Oct. 30 on Zoom Join us for this online event where we will explore practical strategies to incorporate trauma-informed practices into your counseling sessions. Discover five effective ways to support your clients who have experienced trauma. Whether… continue reading

There are many roles for volunteers at Walk-In Counseling Center. Volunteer counselors provide the free counseling sessions; volunteer receptionists welcome clients and connect them with counselors. Team consultants support everyone on the team. Abby K. is one such team consultant. Team consultants, who are experienced clinicians, are a key support for the counseling teams. During… continue reading

As a teenager in rural Minnesota, Anyssa A. found a therapist to help her deal with the mental health challenges she faced then. She remembers thinking, “Wow, this is a job? This is so cool!” Today, she is on track to becoming a therapist herself. Being a volunteer receptionist at Walk-In is an important role… continue reading

Mental health professionals: If you counsel anyone who has problem chemical use, join us July 25 at 3 pm on Zoom for a training that will enhance your practice. “Understanding the Range of Interventions in Chemical Abuse Treatment.” https://www.eventbrite.com/…/understanding-the-range-of… $20, $10 for students. 2 CEUs. Current and former Walk-In volunteers attend for free.

When Tara P. meets with a client to provide them with free counseling at Walk-In, she is warm and empathetic. Her friendly, supportive manner might surprise those who know Tara from her service in the U.S. Marine Corps. “When I was there, I was voted the meanest sergeant. Now I’m much more sunshiny,” she says with… continue reading

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this year we were able to give the Mental Health Diversity Award to five candidates. They are early career professionals who are seeking licensure and who are committed to diversity-informed therapy. They come from a range of backgrounds and will be pursuing licensure in Social Work and Marriage… continue reading

During April, we invited friends and supporters to send messages of thanks to the volunteers who make our work possible. Volunteer professional counselors, as well as volunteer receptionists, give generously of their time to provide free, no-appointment, anonymous counseling to the community. Thank you to everyone who sent a message! Here are some of the… continue reading

For each Spanish speaker seeking help at Walk-In Counseling Center, Rebecca L. offers a warm and welcoming presence – and a wealth of counseling experience. With an LPCC counseling license and Spanish honed by 3 ½ years in the Dominican Republic with the Peace Corps, Rebecca is committed to helping all Walk-in clients, particularly those… continue reading

Presented by Emily Krekelberg Training Description: With low commodity prices, high debt loads, and challenging weather in recent years, farmers are experiencing a high amount of stress. It can be challenging to know how to approach someone under a lot of stress, especially if we don’t have a lot of understanding about their perspective. In… continue reading