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Walk-In Counseling Center 2022 Annual Report with a special 2023 update

Read the report: From virtual to hybrid clinics: Walking back into the house on Chicago Avenue. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and supporters, Walk-In served over 1,400 people in 2022 with free, no-appointment, anonymous, professional mental health counseling. In 2023, in-person clinics are back, MWF 1-3 pm. All clinics are still available by phone and…

Training: Understanding the Range of Interventions in Chemical Abuse Treatment

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.

Tara P: A journey from the Marines to social work

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…

Diversity Awardees will get Walk-In’s help as they work toward licensure

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…

Messages of thanks to Walk-In volunteers

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…

Rebecca L: ‘Grateful to do the work’

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…

Training March 14: Counseling clients from rural communities

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…

In-person counseling has resumed!

In-person counseling resumed January 6 during some clinics at our house at 2421 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. All Monday, Wednesday and Friday early afternoon clinics (1-3 pm) are accessible in person and virtually. The full virtual clinic schedule is continuing as before. For the schedule and instructions, click here. Please help spread the word about…

Glenn Hirsch: ‘I’m really honored to be on the board’

Glenn Hirsch says he decided to study psychology when he was in community college, “trying to figure myself out… I was having some mental health issues at the time.” That interest turned into a fruitful career, which currently includes being president of the board at Walk-In Counseling Center. Originally from Los Angeles, Glenn decided to he…

Trauma informed care training held

Many thanks to Lisa Borneman, DSW, MSW, LICSW, for presenting a training on trauma informed care on Dec. 13! Watch our website or sign up for our newsletter to get notices about upcoming trainings. Trainings are free for Walk-In volunteers. All others may attend for a nominal fee.