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Counseling Center

Our Mission

The Dakota State University Counseling Center provides free and confidential resources through individual student counseling, training, workshops, presentations, and activities designed to assist students in capitalizing on their strengths through academic and personal growth. 

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Well being

Students develop flexible coping strategies that are well matched to the demands of their environment.

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Communication

Students use productive interpersonal skills to build healthy relationships.

Students decision making

Decision making

Students overcome obstacles in their academic and personal lives through healthy decision making.

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Goal setting

Students develop smart goals to guide their personal and professional growth.

Our Services

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  1. Confidential clinical services that help students achieve their academic and personal goals.
  2. Providing education, training, and support to the campus community regarding the needs of students through outreach, programming, and consultation.
  3. Providing prevention programming on range of behaviors pertinent to college population.

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Commonly addressed topics

  • Academic related issues
  • Mood or self-esteem issues
  • Relationship issues
  • New life circumstances
  • Grief and loss

On Campus and Telehealth Appointments

If you would like to continue services or schedule a new appointment, please schedule through Trojan Connect - Counseling and Disability Services, call 605-256-5121 or email counseling.center@dsu.edu

Urgent and emergency services

For emergencies or crisis situations, dial 911 for off-campus assistance

Our 10 guiding principles

  1. Accessibility
  2. Confidentiality
  3. Cultural competence
  4. Evidence-based practices
  5. Crisis management
  6. Holistic approach
  7. Collaboration
  8. Prevention and outreach
  9. Short-term focus
  10. Ethical practice

Contact us

As always, we’re here to help you find success not only as a student but as an individual with the potential for excellence.
(605) 256-5121
Email

Hours of operation

The Counseling Center is open during regular business hours July 22-June 21 annually.