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Kathy W: ‘What we do here makes a difference’
When Kathy W. retired from practicing clinical psychology in 2018, she discovered that she dearly missed the work. So when a friend invited her to consider joining a counseling team at Walk-In Counseling Center, she soon volunteered — and she is glad she did. “It gives me a chance to continue doing the work that…
Read MoreGary Schoener: I’m retiring — to Walk-in
I’ve been part of Walk-In since the very beginning — 1969, before we had much more than an idea and a willingness to try something different. I was the first paid staff in 1971, and in 1973 I became Executive Director, a role I held until 2010. That was a full 37 years in that role.…
Read MoreEmily J: ‘Counseling isn’t meant to be done in isolation’
Emily J. grew up in a rural Wisconsin town that had no mental health services at all. Now a marriage and family therapist, Emily is committed to making mental health services more available everywhere. To that end, Emily’s practice, Northlight Mental Health, has partnered with Walk-In to help train new practitioners through a new internship…
Read MoreTraining for mental health professionals on June 11, 2026: Sex positivity
Mental health professionals Join us on Thursday, June 11, online from 3-5 pm for a training on sex positivity in your practice. Two CEUs are available, free for all past, current and future Walk-In volunteers. We ask a pay-what-you-can donation from all others. To learn more and register, click here.
Read MoreObtenga ayuda
Para recibir consejería en español, es necesario programar una cita. Las citas dependen de la disponibilidad de profesionales que brindan consejería en español. Por favor, llame al (612) 870-0565, extensión 2, y deje un mensaje indicando su nombre, número de teléfono y si podemos dejarle un mensaje de voz o enviarle un mensaje de texto.…
Read MoreRegister Now: Boundaries & Ethics Training Dec. 3
Gary Schoener, MEq, LP, will present a training on boundaries and ethics for mental health professionals on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 4-6 pm. on Zoom. (2 CEUs). Walk-In current and former volunteers may attend for free by contacting pchang@walkin.org. All others pay $20. Register for Boundaries and Ethics 2020 here.
Read MoreHow to Join a Remote Counseling Session
During clinic hours, call 312-626-6799 and enter meeting ID 458-270-804#. If you would like to join by computer, visit https://zoom.us/j/458270804 For full instructions, visit https://walkin.org/join-counseling-now-by-phone-or-computer/
Read MoreNew Support Phone Line Needs Volunteers
Spurred by the pandemic, a new phone support line, staffed by volunteer mental health professionals, is now open from 9 am to 9 pm daily until Nov 30, says Trisha Stark, who is helping to organize the line for the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA) and its partners. Volunteers are mental health professionals who take one…
Read MoreCounseling access: current hours and our March 2020 update
Service information updated September 23, 2026. This post originally announced temporary pandemic changes in March 2020. Walk-In now offers both in-person and virtual counseling. Current clinic hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1–3 p.m. — in person and virtually by phone or Zoom. Monday–Thursday: 5:30–7:30 p.m. — virtual only, by phone or Zoom. For the current schedule,…
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