Counseling
Free Mental Health Screening
MentalHealthScreening.org is free service is made available to all DCTC students allows you to complete six confidential screenings for depression, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and alcohol abuse.
Guest Speaker from SAVE
The DCTC Counseling Office and Student Senate will be co-sponsoring a speaker on depression and suicide from SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) a national not-for-profit based in Minneapolis.
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us for this event.
- Date: Nov. 17, 2008
- Time: 1-2 p.m.
- Location: Dakota Room
- View Flyer
Counseling at DCTC
Nancy Bailey -
CounselorDue to difficult life circumstances and/or academic challenges, college students may need assistance in developing coping strategies. College counselors are professionally trained to help students of all ages deal with a variety of educational, adjustment and mental health issues. All issues discussed with a counselor are treated confidentially with respect for student privacy.
The DCTC counselor directs students to information and resources that can help them plan their academic, career and personal goals. As a student advocate, the counselor helps students navigate the higher education environment.
DCTC counselors assist in:
- Academic planning
- Career development
- Personal counseling
- Resource referral
- Crisis intervention
Appointments
- Nancy Bailey
Counselor
nancy.bailey@dctc.edu
651-423-8492 - Candace Olson
TRiO Secretary
candace.olson@dctc.edu
651-423-8420
Crisis Assistance in the Twin Cities
- Dakota County Crisis Response Unit
952-891-7171
24/7
Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124 - Ramsey County Adult Mental Health
651-523-7900
24/7
Ramsey County Adult Mental Health Clinic
1919 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104 - Regions Hospital Crisis Program
651-221-8922
24/7
Regions Hospital
640 Jackson Street
St. Paul, MN 55101 - Crisis Connection
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Twin Cities Crisis Line: 612-379-6363
Toll Free: 1-866-379-6363
Men's Line: 612-379-6367
Toll Free: 1-866-379-6367
24/7
Crisis Connection
P.O. Box 23090
Richfield, MN 23090 - Hennepin County Medical Center Acute Psychiatric Services
Crisis Intervention Phone Service: 612-873-3161
Suicide Hotline: 612-873-2222
24/7
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415 - Live United: United Way 2-1-1
211 or 651-291-0211
24/7
Greater Twin Cities United Way
404 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404-1084
Academic Resources
- Study Guides and Strategies
- SMARTHINKING Free Online Tutoring Services
Mental Health Resources
MentalHealthScreening.org allows you to complete six confidential screenings:
- Alcohol
- Eating Disorders
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety Disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
https://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/loginpage.asp?keyword=DCTC
Suicide Prevention Resources
Career Resources
- ISEEK Internet System for Education and Employment Knowledge
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) Bureau of Labor Statistics
- O*NET The nation's primary source of occupational information.
Financial Resources
Veterans Resources
Contact Information
- Nancy Bailey
Counselor
nancy.bailey@dctc.edu
651-423-8492
Location
- Learning Center
Room 2-141
Hours
- 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.

