Personal Counseling

All of us experience stressful periods in our lives at one time or another.  Counseling services are designed to assist students deal with personal concerns that might interfere with their academic work at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

These services are offered free of charge to currently enrolled students and can be accessed by making an appointment. To make an appointment, please call 763.433.1830 Cambridge campus or 763.433.1230 Coon Rapids campus.

In the course of providing counseling to students, many are referred to appropriate community resources. A partial listing of referral sources is provided below.

The Counseling Department at Anoka-Ramsey Community College does not assume responsibility for the quality of services provided by mental health agencies or web sites listed on the site. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement nor does omission indicate disapproval.

24-Hour Information and Referral 

First Call For Help 
651.291.0211
Minnesota Help 211 www.MinnesotaHelp.Info

Local Crisis Lines

24 Hour Parent Support Line    
763.785.9222            www.chsfs.org
Available 7 days a week to provide support to families facing
stress, crisis, and parenting challenges. Callers may also request
resources and referrals.
Alexandra House  
763.780.2330            www.alexandrahouse.org
A 24 hour emergency domestic violence shelter.
Crisis Connection 
612.370.6363              www.crisis.org
Crisis counseling, suicide prevention, family abuse counseling, general mental health counseling and referral for on-going services.
Crisis Intervention Center
612.347.3161             www.hcmc.org/depts/psych/cic.htm
Evaluation and treatment of behavioral emergencies and assistance to individuals who are undergoing a significant life crisis.
Rape and Sexual Abuse Center
612.825.4357             www.rsac-nip.org
24 hour phone line counseling and advocacy for persons who have been raped or sexually abused.

National Crisis Line 

Boys Town National Hotline          
1.800.448.3000             www.girlsandboystown.org/hotline/index.asp
Provides crisis intervention by telephone, and referral to local services as needed. Problems dealt with include family conflicts, suicide, pregnancy, abuse, runaways and alcohol/drug addictions. English and Spanish speaking services are provided. As this is a national hotline, there can be some delay before speaking with an intervention specialist.

Some Additional Local Resources

Emergency Food                 
763.422.0046            
A.C.B.C. Food shelf & Clothing Store

Mental Health Care and Counseling

Anoka County Social Services and Mental Health Department          
763.422.7000              www.co.anoka.mn.us
2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka MN                        
Family Life Center  
763.427.7964            
1930 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
North Suburban Counseling Center 
763.784.3008
425 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids MN
Northwest Youth and Family Services
651.486.3808            www.nyfs.org
3490 Lexington Avenue North, Shoreview MN

Links to sites related to personal counseling issues  

http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc/
The Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection provided by The University of Chicago Student Counseling and Resource Service can provide relevant information to students, faculty and staff on various topics such as: Alcohol and Substance Use, Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Cults, Cultural Issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family and Childhood Issues, Grief, Relationships, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Orientation, Sleep, Stress, Study Skills, Test-Taking, Time Management, Wellness and others.

http://helping.apa.org/
The American Psychological Association offers information on a variety of psychological issues such as stress, depression, the psychological aspects of serious health concerns, family and relationship issues, as well as many others. This site also has excellent general information on psychotherapy and counseling.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/index.cfm
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Reading Room provides public information on specific mental disorders, diagnosis and treatment for a variety of situations such as anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, learning disabilities and others.

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