Center for Rural Behavioral Health - Minnesota State University, Mankato

03/12/2026

Join us on March 17 for a training on Nutrition & Mental Health with presenter Erin Gonzalez, MS, RDN, LD, CEDS! Register online: https://link.mnsu.edu/nutritionmentalhealth

03/04/2026

In addition to offering therapy, our Rural Behavioral Health Clinic offers other free supportive services. Call 507-389-1443 for more information or to enroll!

02/23/2026

Join us May 7 for a training on Communication Access in Mental Health Care with presenter Kristin Berndt, director of the Center for Communication Sciences & Disorders at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Learn how communication differences intersect with mental health assessment, engagement, and therapeutic relationships. Register online: https://link.mnsu.edu/communicationaccessmentalhealth

02/17/2026

Rural, remote, and frontier geographic often create unique challenges regarding ethical practices across multiple systems. This training focuses on behavioral health care ethics from a rural-informed perspective.

Register online: https://ahn.mnsu.edu/about/upcoming-events/rural-informed-behavioral-health-ethics-training/

02/10/2026

Great conversations at the 2026 Pork Congress! Our team enjoyed connecting with farmers and industry partners to share how our clinical services and trainings support the people behind pork production. Thanks to Minnesota Pork and our farmers—we value the work you do.

02/08/2026

We enjoyed the day facilitating the Resilient Responder training with our students and EMS friends!

02/05/2026

We are excited to share that this training has been approved fore 3 CEUs by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as well as the Minnesota boards of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health and Therapy, and Psychology. Register online: https://link.mnsu.edu/nutritionmentalhealth

01/29/2026

We are offering 15 CEUs in Supervision this spring/summer! Earn 6 CEUs through the Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Supervision Training on April 14 and up to 9 CEUs through Shaping Tomorrow's Counselors - A Clinical Supervision Series on June 5 & 12.

⭐️Learn more about Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Supervision Training: https://link.mnsu.edu/rural-supervision
⭐️Learn more about Shaping Tomorrow's Counselors- A Clinical Supervision Series: https://link.mnsu.edu/clinicalsupervisionseries

01/21/2026

We had a great time attending the MN AG EXPO—excellent conversations, meaningful connections, and lots of inspiration. Thanks to everyone who made it a great event!

01/20/2026

This strength-based Rural-Informed Behavioral Health series is crucial for bridging significant care gaps! 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

Join the Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health for a training on clinical grief therapy.

01/09/2026

There is still time to register for the upcoming training, Therapeutic Best Practices with Children & Youth on January 23! 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

01/08/2026

Join us on March 17 for a training on Nutrition & Mental Health - Integrating Nervous System Regulation and Intuitive Eating in Therapeutic Practice with presenter Erin Gonzalez, MS, RDN, LD, CEDS! You’ll gain practical, clinically applicable tools to help clients reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and build a healthier relationship with food. Register online: https://link.mnsu.edu/nutritionmentalhealth