Counseling & Wellness

The Counseling and Mental Health team of Saint Paul College provides mental health services. Mental health support can help you achieve your academic and personal goals.

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your mental health matters

Mental Health

81% of students in the U.S. have had their mental health impact their academic performance at least one day in the past month. *

Saint Paul College offers free, confidential counseling and mental health services to currently registered students.

Is there a charge? 
No, it’s completely free!

How do I meet with you? 
You can call us at 651.350.3035, email uscomplete a referral form, schedule with a counselor on EAB Navigate, or stop by our office on the first floor in Room 1240. We will set up a meeting on your schedule.

If you are experiencing a crisis and need support after hours, please contact 988. If you need help meeting basic needs, please text MNHELP at 898-211 or call (800) 543.7709.

* American College Health Association. American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment III: Undergraduate Student Reference Group Executive Summary Spring 2022. Silver Spring, MD: American College Health Association; 2022.

Additional services:

Scope of Care

Mental health support can help you achieve your academic and personal goals. We provide support unique to you. We understand that we all experience trauma and stress, which can affect us at different times. We help you find ways to manage symptoms and issues.

The counselors and therapists provide short-term, brief mental health counseling at no cost. We may also educate about an issue, teach coping strategies, treat a mental health condition, help in a crisis, and provide referrals for short-term or ongoing needs of any kind.

We can help with stress, anxiety, mood difficulties, substance use, coping with situations and transitions, career and work struggles, grief and loss, family and relationship issues, irritability, and anger. There can be many others that are still within our scope. Please reach out.

We can offer support to all Saint Paul College employees regarding the needs of our students, offering education and consultation.

Students with the following concerns will likely need a different level of care than what is within the role and scope of our services:

  • Students who appear to need long-term treatment beyond the scope listed above
  • Students who need other types of services
  • Students who need services beyond our clinical expertise
  • Students who are unable to comply with treatment
  • Students who are already receiving therapy with another mental health provider

Again, there is no charge for our mental health services.

Name Department Contact
Merrie Haskins

Merrie Haskins

Director of Mental Health

1240

Counseling, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Mental Health

Pamela Norling

Pamela Norling

Mental Health Therapist

1245

Counseling, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Mental Health

Virtual mental health & wellness services for students

Mantra Health


We’re thrilled to partner with digital mental health provider Mantra Health to bring students diverse, high-quality mental health support via the Care Hub.

This all-in-one platform gives students access to the following free virtual services:

  • Self-Care
    These short, self-guided wellness courses can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Learn to reduce your stress, regulate your emotions, build healthier relationships, and get through difficult situations.
  • Emotional Wellness Coaching
    This short-term, goal-oriented intervention is best for students wanting self-management strategies. You’ll get matched with a dedicated and experienced coach who will teach you key skills and work with you through 8-12 weeks of sessions.
  • Peer-to-Peer Support with Togetherall
    Join a judgment-free, inclusive, and confidential community of student peers, powered by Togetherall.
  • Therapy
    Enjoy one-on-one sessions with a dedicated, highly trained, culturally-informed provider who understands your unique experience and can help you assess and manage your mental health concerns. Students have access to 12 sessions a year.
  • ConnectNow
    In-the-moment support and problem solving with a mental health professional. This service is available between 11am – 11pm CT via video for any students who are in distress or experiencing immediate mental health challenges. 
  • 24/7 Crisis Support
    Crisis support staff is available via phone to help students through challenging situations. However, if you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency and is putting themselves or others in danger, please call 911.


Ready to get your care journey started?
Visit Mantra Health’s Care Hub or download the app on Apple or Android. Use your school email address to set up an account. It’s free, easy, and includes care navigation support. If you have questions about the services or are having troubling accessing your account, contact Mantra Health at hi@mantrahealth.com or call 800-464-2083.