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How Walk-In Is Like a Cedar Chest

noviembre 12, 2019

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,”…

Thank you for celebrating Walk-In’s 50th with us!

octubre 17, 2019

On Saturday, October 12, Walk-In held our biggest party ever to celebrate our 50th year of serving the community! Nearly 400 people attended the event, which featured a silent auction, historical exhibits, a sit-down dinner, and a program featuring moving stories from supporters of Walk-In. To view photos from the celebration, click here . .…

Meet Our Public Health Intern

junio 20, 2019

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…

CLIENTS WHO ARRIVE DURING CLINIC. . . BUT LATE!

abril 30, 2019

It’s difficult to know what to say to people who arrive late in our clinic hours, say they come at 2:50 and clinic closes at 3.Let’s NOT say we can’t see them! Here’s an attempt at further clarification.  At Walk-In, clients always come first. And how long to see them is really up to the counselor and his/her…

IMPORTANT: Beginning of Term Reminders

abril 29, 2019

As we start the new term, here are a few reminders to help make the term go well: 1. Always open emails from Wall-In and reply back! 2. For the most updated scheduled and volunteer contact list, please log on to the Walk-In private site for the latest version. Let Pang know if you need…

A Counselor Who Became a Client: Michele V.

abril 17, 2019

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…

Art Exhibit to Benefit Walk-In Continues Until April 22

febrero 27, 2019

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…

A Volunteer and a Ceramicist: Mark L.

febrero 27, 2019

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…

‘Holding Space’ Concert Kicks Off Walk-In’s 50th

febrero 4, 2019

It may be cold outside, but we are still feeling the incredible warmth of the Holding Space concert Feb. 9 and 10 by VocalPoint Chorus! Thank you, thank you, for the outpouring of love and generosity that we felt there! To listen to some of the music shared by singer-songwriter Sara Thomsen, view the video…

Volunteering With a Passion: Marla S.

enero 22, 2019

What first brought Marla S. to Walk-In as a volunteer is different from what has kept her here for nearly 11 years. “When I first came to Walk-In, I was really looking for a broader experience to hone my counseling skills,” she says. “What keeps me here is that it fills a gap. Walk-In serves…