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Counseling at Williston State College

Brief, solution-focused support to help you manage challenges and stay on track—offered in person or via telemed for currently enrolled students.

  • Confidential
  • Free for WSC Students
  • In-Person & Telemed
  • Short-Term, Goal-Focused

Crisis or safety concern? If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent mental-health support after hours, go to the nearest emergency room or contact a local crisis line.

How counseling works

What to expect

Appointments are brief and goal-oriented. We’ll help you clarify concerns, learn skills, and plan next steps. If you would benefit from ongoing or specialized care, we’ll connect you with community providers.

Read our scope of practice

Common reasons students visit

  • Stress, anxiety, low mood
  • Academic overwhelm, time management
  • Relationship or roommate concerns
  • Adjustment to college, homesickness
  • Grief and life transitions
  • Substance-use concerns (screening, support, referrals)

Book an appointment

Online

Choose an in-person or telemed time that works for you.

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Visit

Location: Stevens Hall, Room 130
Hours: Mon–Fri, business hours when classes are in session

Counseling is voluntary. Unless there’s an immediate safety concern, students decide if and when to meet with us.

Referring a student (for faculty & staff)

Concerned about a student? You can:

  • Share counseling information and encourage them to reach out
  • Call/email us together to discuss scheduling
  • Walk the student to our office (call ahead if possible)

How to make a referral (full guidance)

Frequently asked questions

Is counseling free?

Yes. Counseling is available at no cost to currently enrolled WSC students.

How long are sessions?

Sessions are typically brief and focused on specific goals. Your counselor will help determine the number and frequency of visits.

Is it confidential?

Yes. Counseling is confidential within legal and ethical limits. If you have questions about privacy, ask your counselor at your first visit.

What if I need long-term or specialized care?

We’ll work with you to coordinate referrals to community providers and help you get connected to the right level of support.

Having trouble accessing this page? Email wsc.counseling@willistonstate.edu for assistance or to request the content in another format.

Additional Resources

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The Bandana Project

Student Resources

The Bandana Project

The Bandana Project creates a visual support system around campus for anyone struggling with mental health challenges. A green bandana tied to a backpack or displayed in a workspace signals quiet solidarity and knowledge of campus resources.

  • Peer support
  • Visible allyship
  • Resource-aware

Bandana pledge

In taking this bandana and tying it to my backpack or displaying it in my workspace, I pledge:

  • I will listen if you need to talk to someone
  • I will talk to someone if I need to be listened to
  • I will help you find someone to talk to when you need more support
  • I will find someone to talk to when I need more support
  • I will be accepting
  • I will be honest
  • I will see a person in need of support and not just their challenges
  • With this pledge, I am committing support for those dealing with depression and/or anxiety
  • You can talk with me; I want to help
  • You are way too important to feel alone today

Questions

Contact wsc.healthandwellness@willistonstate.edu with questions.

Student Resources

Available Resources

Many of the services below are available 24/7 and are confidential. Use the contact options listed with each resource.

FirstLink is a free, confidential service for listening and support, referrals, and crisis intervention across North Dakota and parts of Minnesota.

Dial: 2-1-1  |  Text: your ZIP code to 898-211  |  More info

National resources

This page lists external resources for convenience; WSC is not responsible for their content or operations.

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Mental Health Resources

Student Services

Mental Health Resources

Quick links for crisis support, self-assessments, and trusted state, local, and national resources.

  • Confidential
  • Free resources
  • Available 24/7

Need help now? If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

Hotlines & programs

Crisis Text Line

Text START to 741.741. Free, 24/7 support with a trained Crisis Counselor to help move from a hot moment to a cool calm.

1.800.273.TALK (8255). Free listening, support, and suicide prevention.

Self-assessments & education

ULifeline

Learn about protecting your emotional health and what to do if you or a friend are struggling.

State & local services

Northwest Human Service Center (NWHSC)

Mental health agency in Williston with a local counselor available via telephone 24/7 at 701.774.4600. Walk-ins available during business hours at 316 2nd Ave West.

Talk to WSC Counseling

Not sure where to start? We can help you review options and connect with resources.

Email: wsc.counseling@willistonstate.edu  |  Phone: 701-774-4212

This page provides educational information and resource links. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice.

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Prevention Resources

Student Services

Alcohol & Substance-Use Resources

Quick self-checks, education, and support options for WSC students and families. Explore confidential tools and learn about ways to lower risk and find help.

  • Confidential
  • Self-paced tools
  • Evidence-informed
  • Free to students

Need help now? For immediate safety or suspected overdose, call 911. For 24/7 treatment referrals and information, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Self-assessments & education

Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO

An interactive web survey where you enter your patterns and get personalized feedback. Takes about 6–7 minutes, is self-guided, and requires no face-to-face contact.

Start Alcohol eCHECKUP

AUDIT: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

A brief, 10-question self-assessment to help identify possible risks to your health and wellbeing. Your total score prompts tailored feedback and resources.

Start AUDIT questionnaire

If I Drink Alcohol — How Much Is Too Much?

Learn what counts as a standard drink, how to understand your pattern, potential harms, and practical ways to reduce risk.

Learn more

Nicotine & Cannabis eCHECKUP

Short, self-guided tools to explore your use and risk reduction strategies.

Support & recovery groups

Al-Anon

Mutual support for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

Contact WSC Counseling for current local meeting information.

Alcoholics Anonymous

An international fellowship of people who have had a drinking problem. Nonprofessional, self-supporting, and widely available.

Contact WSC Counseling for current local meeting information.

Narcotics Anonymous

A nonprofit fellowship for individuals seeking recovery from substance-use challenges.

Contact WSC Counseling for current local meeting information.

Prevention & family resources

Parents Lead

Guidance for families as students transition to college, including how to talk about alcohol and other drugs and support healthy choices.

Learn more

Sexual Violence Prevention Program

Identify healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, define consent, recognize forms of sexual violence, and learn strategies to intervene and support victims.

Learn more

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America

A nonprofit coalition of communication, health, medical, and education professionals working to reduce illicit drug use and support healthy, drug-free lives.

Learn more

Help now

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service (English/Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

This page provides educational information and self-assessment tools. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice.

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Active Minds

Student Resources

Active Minds (Student Organization)

Active Minds is a national, student-powered movement to raise mental health awareness among college students. Many challenges first appear at college age—our chapter helps reduce stigma, share resources, and support peers.

  • Student-led
  • Mental health advocacy
  • Open membership

What we do

  • Plan campus activities that promote positive mental health
  • Advertise existing professional resources available to students
  • Offer fellow students support and help create a caring campus culture

Membership is open to students passionate about eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health and those interested in working in the mental health field.

Questions or want to join?

Contact WSC Counseling:

wsc.counseling@willistonstate.edu     701-774-4212

Email or call to learn about upcoming meetings and ways to get involved.

Counselor

Stevens Hall, 130
wsc.counseling@willistonstate.edu
p. 701.774.4212
f. 701.774.4211
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