Center for Rural Behavioral Health - Minnesota State University, Mankato

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

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!🥳In 2026 we are excited to launch our 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

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/