Health and Wellness

Mental Health Resources

Minnesota State College Southeast partners with Winona State University, Hiawatha Valley Mental Health, and Mantra Health to offer various counseling services at no charge to students. All students, including those in online programs, are encouraged to use these resources to support their mental health.

WSU Counseling Services

As a student you have access to Winona State University's Counseling Services at any time. To schedule, call 507-457-5330 or email [email protected] and indicate that you are a Southeast student. Appointments are available on campus at WSU in the Integrated Wellness Complex Room 222 (download map) or online via Zoom.

Emergency Help: If you're in a mental health crisis, a WSU counselor is available for emergency appointments Monday-Friday from 12-3:30pm. Call or come directly to Counseling Services and inform the front desk you need to see a counselor as soon as possible. They will do their best to see you right away. If you need an immediate response outside of these hours, contact one of the crisis/emergency resources below.

Serena Bohn - WSU Counselor: Serena Bohn is a licensed professional counselor with her master's degree in clinical mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Serena's goal is to foster hope, resiliency, independence, and assist in growing your self-awareness. She often explores the past as a tool to help you shape the present, works with you on building self-compassion, and uses awareness of your thoughts to help you address your behaviors to create more informed choices now and in your future.

Serena is on the Winona campus every Tuesday during the academic semester from 8 am to 3 pm. Starting in Fall Semester, you can make an appointment to meet with Serena on campus or online during her office hours.

Schedule an appointment with Serena Bohn

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, Red Wing

Students in the Red Wing area who would like to schedule an in-person counseling appointment (no cost to the student) can reach out to the Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center in Red Wing. To schedule, call 651-327-2270 and indicate that you are a Minnesota State College Southeast student.

Appointments are available Monday-Thursday from 7:30am-5pm and Fridays from 8am-12pm at their clinic located at 2835 S. Service Dr., Suite 103, Red Wing. 

Mantra Health

Southeast partners with the digital mental health provider Mantra Health to bring you diverse, high-quality mental health support via the Care Hub. This all-in-one platform gives you access to a variety of free virtual services. Students will receive up to 12 therapy sessions through Mantra per academic year.

Self-Care: These short, self-guided wellness courses can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Learn to reduce your stress, regulate your emotions, build healthier relationships and get through difficult situations. 

Emotional Wellness Coaching: This short-term, goal-oriented intervention is best for students wanting self-management strategies. You'll get matched with a dedicated and experienced coach who will teach you key skills and work with you through 8-12 weeks of sessions.

Therapy: Enjoy one-on-one sessions with a dedicated, highly trained, culturally-informed provider who understands your unique experience and can help you assess and manage your mental health concerns. 

ConnectNow: In-the-moment support and problem solving with a mental health professional. This service is available between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. CST via video for any students who are in distress or experiencing immediate mental health challenges. 

Ready to get your care journey started? Visit Mantra Health's Care Hub or download the app on Apple or Android. Use your school email address to set up an account. It's free, easy and includes care navigation support. 

If you have questions about the services or are having troubling accessing your account, contact Mantra Health at [email protected]m or call 800-464-2083. 

Crisis/Emergency Resources

• Dial 911 if this is an emergency and you need an immediate response from public safety.
• Winona Health Emergency Department: 855 Mankato Ave., Winona, MN.
• Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing Emergency Department: 701 Hewitt Blvd, Red Wing, MN.
• Advocacy Center of Winona: Trained advocates respond to the immediate and ongoing needs of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Call the 24/7 crisis line at 507-452-4453.
• HOPE Coalition Red Wing: Free and confidential advocacy services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Call the 24/7 hotline at 1-800-369-5214.
• Crisis Response for Southeast Minnesota: Crisis Response services are available 24/7 to anyone, anywhere within the 10-county area of southeastern Minnesota. Call the 24/7 hotline at 1-844-274-7472 or the 24/7 Walk-in Crisis Center in Rochester.
• Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN): Call the free national sexual assault hotline 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673 or reach out via chat.
• United Way 211:Text MNHELP to 898-211 or call 211 (toll free at 1-800-543-7709) to get connected with mental health and basic needs resources in your area.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or reach out via chat. The Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer confidential crisis counselor 24/7.
• The Steve Fund: Dedicated to support the mental and emotional well-being of young people of color. Text STEVE to 741741 to access the Crisis Text Line.
• The Trevor Project: 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis intervention information and support to LGBTQ+ young people. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or reach out via chat.
• Veterans Crisis Line: 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. No enrollment in VA benefits or health care to connect. Dial 988 then Press 1, text HELLO to 838255, or reach out via chat.
• National Eating Disorders Association: Take an online screening tool or search for help for you or a loved one who is affected by an eating disorder. Call ANAD Helpline at 1-888-375-7767 or the National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline at 1-866-662-1235.

Referring Students for Help

If you are concerned about the well-being of a student, you are encouraged to refer them to the Southeast Care Team. Make a referral using our online form. A Care Team member will reach to the student to offer assistance.

Physical Health Resources

Taking care of your physical health is vital to ensuring you can keep up with your academics, family life, job, and more. If you live outside of Winona or Red Wing, go to the United Way 211 resource hub to find physical health resources in your area.

Winona

• Winona Health: 855 Mankato Ave., Winona, MN 55987. Call 507-454-3650.
• Gundersen Health System: 1122 West Hwy 61, Winona, MN 55987. Call 507-615-0600.
• Semcac Clinic: 420 E. Sarnia St., Ste. 1600, Winona, MN 55987. Call 507-452-4307. The Semcac Family Planning Clinic offers birth control and contraception; hormone therapy; STI/STD testing, treatment, and prevention; and education.
• Bridges Health Winona: Call 507-457-2891 to schedule an appointment at one of their locations. Bridges Health Winona offers preventative health services including health screenings, foot and nail care, primary care services and more that are delivered by WSU health profession students who are supervised by clinical faculty and licensed clinicians. They do not require health insurance or bill health insurance.

Red Wing

• Mayo Clinic Health System: 701 Hewitt Blvd, Red Wing, MN 55066. Call 651-267-5000.
• CARE Clinic: 906 College Ave., Red Wing, MN 55066. Call 651-388-1022. The CARE Clinic is free for underserved low-income residents of Goodhue County and Lake City who are uninsured. The clinic provides medical, dental, and mental health care including Hispanic family therapy.
• First Choice Clinic: 1614 W. Third St., Red Wing, MN 55066. Call 651-267-4357. First Choice Clinic offers pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STD/STI testing and treatment, and education.

Wellness Resources

Taking care of yourself is important to your success! Access to these services is available to currently enrolled students.

Winona State University Fitness Center

Through a partnership with Winona State University, Southeast students have full access to WSU's Integrative Wellness Complex. To gain access, simply show your Southeast student ID at the Technical Support Center in Somsen Hall 207 to receive an IWC access card that you can use to scan in to use the facility. Facilities include: The facility's recreational area includes:

• Suspended walk/jog track
• Weights
• Basketball court
• Workout equipment
• Specialized fitness areas and classes

Red Wing YMCA

Red Wing campus students are eligible for a free membership at the Red Wing Family YMCA. Family membership and drop-in childcare are available for a discounted additional monthly cost. Membership provides access to:

• Fitness classes
• 2 gyms with weight lifting racks
• Indoor track
• Rock-climbing wall
• 2 indoor pools with lap lanes, sauna, and hot tub

You will need to complete a registration form and submit a copy of your student ID and class schedule. If you have questions, contact Steve Hanson at [email protected].

Serenity Space

The Serenity Space is a quiet, private space on campus for various uses including mothering needs, prayer, meditation, or if you just need a moment to yourself to relax and regroup.

• Winona: Located in Room 204K
• Red Wing: Located in Room 313 within The Pantry

The Pantry

If you're struggling with having enough food to eat, stop by one of our free food pantries. The Pantries are self-serve - help yourself! They are stocked with a variety of household staples including cereal, pasta, meat, canned food, dairy products, bakery items, and fresh produce. Pick up items when money is tight, donate items when the time is right!

• Winona: Located in the Student Commons
• Red Wing: Located in Room 313

 FY22-FY23 Minnesota State College Southeast Drug Free School Biennial Report (PDF)