Center for Rural Behavioral Health - Minnesota State University, Mankato

12/19/2025

Still need CEUs before the end of the year? Register for our on-demand training, Using Cultural Intelligence to Enhance Trauma-Informed Care & Healing Centered Engagements with trainer Brandon Jones. Earn one CEU credit by viewing this informative recorded training on your own time! Includes a training summary for independent study! Register at: https://link.mnsu.edu/cultural-intelligence-trauma-informed

12/17/2025

The Rural Behavioral Health Clinic is located at 1600 Warren Street in Mankato, near MNSU. Our training clinic has three master’s level counseling students with immediate openings. Our students are supervised by licensed supervisors who provide oversight and extensive guidance. Our student clinicians and supervisors work as an interdisciplinary team, collaborating to provide comprehensive care while learning from each other’s diverse approaches and backgrounds.

We have many alternative payment options available to help make services affordable for everyone. We also have case management services to help people connect to resources and supports.

Anyone interested in services can call us at 507-389-1443. You can find more information about us on our website: https://ahn.mnsu.edu/services-and-centers/center-for-rural-behavioral-health/rural-behavioral-health-clinic/

12/03/2025

Join us next week for a 6-hour Board approved Supervisor training! This training will be led by expert presenter, Angela Lewis-Dmello, MSW, LICSW. Angela is the President and CEO of Northeast Youth & Family Services - NYFS. Register online: https://link.mnsu.edu/apprenticeshipinsupervision

11/26/2025

Registration is open for the Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Series! Earn 15 CEUs - Including 6 cultural responsiveness, 3 ethics, and 6 supervision. Register for individual trainings or for all three for $300 (and save $75). More information at link.mnsu.edu/ruralbhseries

11/24/2025

Important new report, Barriers & Bridges, from the Center for Rural Policy and Development explores the obstacles and opportunities in mental-health care for rural Minnesotans of color. Worth a read if you care about equity and access in our rural communities.

November 2025

11/20/2025

Today, in honor of National Rural Health Day we are announcing dates for the launch of our Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Series beginning in winter/spring 2026. Save the dates and stay tuned for more information coming soon!

11/17/2025

It was a great morning partnering with Project Success to host over 100 eighth graders from Mankato Area Public Schools here at Minnesota State University, Mankato to learn about behavioral health careers through the CLIMB Program: Career Learning by Investigating Mental and Behavioral Health!

11/14/2025

Join us on February 5 for a training on Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice and earn 4 CEUs in Cultural Responsiveness! Register online: http://link.mnsu.edu/neurodiversityaffirmingpractice

11/10/2025

We are thrilled about the topic for the 2026 Health Summit: Rooted in Wellness – Advancing Rural Youth Health! This is going to be a great conference!

Save the date for the 2026 Health Summit: Rooted in Wellness – Advancing Rural Youth Health, a full-day event dedicated to improving health and wellbeing for youth in rural communities.

📅 Date: March 25, 2026
🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Centennial Student Union, Minnesota State University, Mankato

This year’s summit brings together healthcare professionals, educators, community leaders, and researchers to share strategies and innovations that support the physical, mental, and social health of rural youth. Sessions will include evidence-based practices, collaborative discussions, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen cross-sector partnerships.

Why Attend:
• Gain insights into current challenges and solutions in rural youth health
• Learn from expert speakers and community practitioners
• Build connections with professionals dedicated to advancing rural wellness

🔗 Register today: https://link.mnsu.edu/2026healthsummit

We hope you’ll join us for this important event as we work together to build healthier, more resilient rural communities.

The 2026 sponsors include:

BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota
Delta Dental
Ecumen
Harry Meyering Center
Mankato Clinic
Mayo Clinic Health System
Open Door Health Clinic

11/04/2025

Join us on January 23 for Therapeutic Best Practices with Children & Youth! This training day is going to include everything from using sandtrays and applying creative interventions throughout the therapy process to engaging with families and caregivers and navigating challenging family dynamics. Register online: https://link.mnsu.edu/therapeuticbestpractices

10/31/2025

Did you know that in addition to therapy our Rural Behavioral Health Clinic has case management to help people identify, access, and navigate supports and services? Meet Wendy Tougas, MSW, LGSW who leads the case management services in addition to providing therapy. Learn more about our training clinic at: https://ahn.mnsu.edu/services-and-centers/center-for-rural-behavioral-health/rural-behavioral-health-clinic/

10/29/2025

There is still time to register for the Clinical Grief Therapy training on November 19! Register online: https://link.mnsu.edu/clinicalgrieftherapy