Student Health Clinic

Most services have no out-of-pocket cost and are paid through the Health Services fee included in your tuition. You must present your Student ID to use Student Health Clinic at Minneapolis College. You do not need health insurance to access the health clinic services. Services provided are:

• Routine preventive medical exams like physical exams, women's annual pelvic exams or pap smears, women's birth control evaluation
• Acute care for minor injuries and common illnesses
• Laboratory testing
• X-ray services
• Vaccines (expanded offerings beginning fall 2018)
• Physical Therapy
• Nutrition counseling
• Community referrals when necessary

The Medical Information Nurse Line is an after-hour phone service staffed by nurses that provides 24/7 healthcare advice, referrals as well as recorded topics on health issues for Minneapolis College students. If you are unsure what type of service you need, contact the Student Health Clinic Medical Information Nurse Phone Line by calling 612-659-6384 and choosing option 2.

The nurse will assess the severity of your symptoms and help you find the care you need. You will be instructed in how to receive the appropriate care, at the appropriate place and at the appropriate time. The nurse is an experienced professional who has the knowledge to help you make informed decisions about your immediate health concerns.

Anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem and stress are a normal part of being human and can affect anyone. Sometimes these feelings are temporary and can be eased by rest, relaxation, exercise, good nutrition and support of trusted friends. At other times stressors, relationships, or past family experiences cannot be managed easily and become overwhelming. When this happens, and you find it hard to function, you may want to seek professional help.

Clinic staff includes a licensed Therapist for counseling and psychotherapy (up to 6 sessions per year), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) for psychiatric medication management and a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC) for chemical health evaluations and counseling.

At the first meeting, you and a therapist will work together to assess your needs, clarify your concerns and devise a plan for helpful service. Sometimes the most appropriate help for you will mean that you need services other than those that the Mental Health Clinician is able to offer. If this is so, the therapist will work to help you find services elsewhere to address your problems.

Services include:

• Diagnostic evaluation
• Limited individual therapy (evaluation plus up to five more associated therapy visits)
• Medication management
• Referrals to appropriate Minneapolis College and community resources (please note that care received off campus is not covered by the Health Services fee, even if a Student Health Clinic provider gives a referral to an off-campus facility)

Mental health services are free and are paid through the Health Services fee included in your tuition. You must present your Student ID to use the Student Health Clinic at Minneapolis College. You do not need health insurance to access mental health services. However, if you do have health insurance, bring your health insurance card to your clinic visit.

Student Health Clinic at Minneapolis College is available as a result of advocacy efforts by Wellness Advocates for You (W.A.Y.), a collaborative effort of students, faculty, staff, community organizations and leaders to bring wellness education and services to the Minneapolis College campus.