Making Your Appointment:
Please contact Boynton Mental Health by phone (612-624-1444) or through MyBoynton Patient Portal to schedule your first appointment. Instructions will be provided about completing the required forms, and you will be scheduled to meet with a Brief Consultation Specialist for 20 to 30 minutes at a time that works for you.
The therapist will talk with you about your concerns, then schedule your next appointment with the most appropriate service for your needs. Students requesting to be seen for psychiatric medications and that have been previously treated outside of Boynton Health will be asked to complete a health release of information form (ROI). An ROI is required for any previous medication provider, intensive outpatient provider, or psychiatric hospital stay. Students who are currently receiving care can contact their providers via the MyBoynton patient portal or call the clinic to schedule follow-up appointments.
Urgent Mental Health Care
Same day walk-in Urgent/Crisis Counseling services are available for students who are experiencing mental health concerns.
For urgent/crisis needs after hours please call the Crisis Line 612 - 301 - 4673 or text "UMN" to 61222.
Mental Health Services
Psychiatry Services
Psychiatry services include medication evaluations for all mental health conditions.
Group Therapy
Group therapy sessions are a safe, confidential space to learn new strategies for overcoming challenges.
Care Coordination
We provide referral services to a wide variety of resources on and off campus.
Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapy services assist people experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. Individual and family (couples) therapy services are available.
Substance Use/Abuse Care
Boynton Health offers students confidential alcohol and substance use assessments. We support with referrals to needed services.
Solution Focused Therapy (SoFT)
The SoFT program addresses immediate stressors that can be managed in 3-4 sessions, focusing on learning, taking actions, and holding yourself accountable for your well-being.
See SoFT page.
Navigating Mental Health Videos
This how-to series visually walks you through all elements of establishing and receiving mental health care while attending the University of Minnesota.
Frequent Questions
Who can be seen at Boynton's Mental Health Clinic?
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.
How much will my visit cost?
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.
Does Boynton Health provide emotional support animals?
Please see policy.
Does Boynton Health prescribe ADHD medications?
Yes, see policy.
Still have questions? Contact us.
Contact us at [email protected] or 612 - 624 - 1444.
More Mental Health Resources
Learn to Live
Online counseling for stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia. Enter code UMN.
Student Counseling Services
Offering a variety of services to help students with personal, academic and career goals.
Let's Talk
Informal drop-in consultations for students at locations around campus. No appointment needed.
BIPOC Mental Health Collective:
Monthly meetings for BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) students (undergraduate and graduate), staff and faculty to come together for wellness activities and conversation around various topics connected to Mental Health and Wellbeing in our communities.
Effective U
Learn skills for academic and personal wellbeing
