Your mental health deserves as much attention and care as your physical health. If you feel like you need help, come see us.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
How to Schedule an Appointment
East Bank Clinic
Clinic Hours
M, T, W, F | 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Th | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
St. Paul Clinic
Clinic Hours
M, T, W, F | 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Th | 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed M-F 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.Making Your First Appointment: Brief Consultation
You must come to the mental health clinic in person to make your first appointment. When you arrive, you will complete some forms, then meet with a therapist for 15 to 20 minutes. The therapist will talk about your concerns, then schedule your next appointment with the most appropriate service for your needs.
First consultations take place in our East Bank Clinic, 410 Church Street, S.E., Minneapolis:
M, T, W, F 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Th 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
You might experience some wait especially during lunch and late afternoons.
Mental Health Intake Form
Please complete and bring this form with you to your first consultation.
Health Information Release Form
To authorize sending or releasing health information.
Urgent Mental Health Care
If you are experiencing a crisis that requires immediate attention, contact our urgent care counselor during business hours by calling 612-625-8475 or walk in to our East Bank mental health clinic.
After Hours Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Crisis Connection counselors are available 24/7. Call 612-301-4673, or text "UMN" to 61222.
See After Hours Care for nearby community resources.
Mental Health Services
11-sessions-per-year limit for individual therapy
11-sessions-per-year limit for couples therapy.
See groups and schedules.
See our ADD/ADHD treatment policy.
See our Emotional Support Animal policy.
Call our Nurse Line at 612-625-7900 if you do not know what type of clinic you need. Calls answered 24/7.
Mental Health Resources
Provost Committee on Student Mental Health
Campus resources for mental health
Learn to Live
Online counseling for stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia. Enter code UMN.
Questions
Boynton Mental Health is open to University of Minnesota Twin Cities students who are:
- Enrolled full time, and
- Studying for a degree, and
- Pay the Student Services Fee.
- Or are Graduate Assistants who are enrolled in the Graduate Assistant Health Plan.
Mental health services are not open to staff and faculty.
It depends on your health insurance and whether you pay the Student Services Fee.
A co-payment at the time of your visit may apply. Any remaining costs for your care may be billed to you at a later time. Amounts vary by insurance plan. Consult your insurance card, or contact your health insurance provider for details.
With some exceptions, students who pay the Student Services Fee receive most services at Boynton at reduced cost. See details about the Student Services Fee.