Counseling Services

The Counseling Center provides free, confidential, counseling services to enrolled students. Most students' counseling needs can be readily addressed by the center's professional staff through the following services:

• Academic strategies resources
• Case management services
• Consultation
• Crisis intervention
• Individual and group counseling (Currently counselors are only licensed to provide this service in the state of South Dakota)
• Wellness programming

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Academic stress
• Abuse and violence issues
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Identity concerns
• Interpersonal relationships
• Self-esteem
• Substance use

Scope of Practice

Due to the impact of COVID-19 on our community and campus, the DSU Counseling Center continues to utilize telehealth services. Telehealth sessions will be attended remotely via Zoomhealth.

Hours of operation during the academic year are:  Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Summer hours and scheduling:  The Counseling Center is open reduced hours over the summer and availability is by appointment only.

Urgent and emergency services:  For crisis situations, dial 911 for off-campus assistance.

If you would like to continue services or schedule a new appointment, please schedule through by calling 605-256-5121 or use one of the options below:

 Schedule an appointment via email

 Schedule an appointment via TrojanConnect