Welcome to the CARE Center!
We are your one-stop shop for nonacademic support. We offer Basic Needs Support, Mental Health Counseling, and More!
For immediate assistance during office hours, call the front desk at: 763-493-0554
If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance outside of office hours, please call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Help is available 24/7.
CARE Center Services
Counseling Services
Counselors and mental health therapists provide free and confidential one on one short term mental health and personal counseling.
Basic Needs Support
Our Social Worker can support you with accessing basic needs such as food, housing, transportation, and more.
Food Cupboard
The Food Cupboard is a free and confidential resource to support and supplement household food needs.
Title IX & Conduct
Learn more about student rights, advocacy, and the code of conduct.
Meet Our Team
Meet the CARE Center Team!
Support Groups
Learn more about specialized support groups.
CARE Center FAQs
The CARE Center is a one stop shop for all non-academic needs at North Hennepin Community College that provides comprehensive support to students including counseling services, basic needs assistance, and connections to various on-campus and off-campus resources.
All currently enrolled and partner university students at North Hennepin Community College are eligible for services.
Counseling Services: Personal counseling for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other personal concerns.
Personal Counseling: Emotional support (anxiety, depression...), Academic struggles (time management, test anxiety, procrastination...), PSEO student, Life adjustment (college, end of relationship...), Learning coping skills
Mental Health Counseling: Chronic and/or recurring mental health concerns, coping with trauma, History of interpersonal and/or sexual violence, previously diagnosed with mental illness.
Basic Needs Assistance: Support for food insecurity, housing instability, and financial emergencies.
Resource Connections: Links to community resources for health, wellness, and other essential needs.
Support Groups: In addition to individual services, the CARE Center hosts support groups that are designed to gain community and support around various needs such as academic success, substance use, and parent support.
Masters Level Internship Program: NHCC CARE Center is offering a comprehensive internship experience to help the next generation of Mental health professions get trained and experience.
No. All services provided by the CARE Center are free for currently enrolled students.
The CARE Center is located in the Educational Services Building, Room 118. Please visit us during our operating hours for more information or assistance.
You can contact the CARE Center by calling 763-493-0554, email at CARECenter@nhcc.edu, or visit our office in person in ES 118.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis outside of office hours, call or text 988 to be connected to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In an emergency, call 911.
Events
Contact Us
Location & Contact
Location
Educational Services (ES) 118
Phone
763-493-0554
Email
CARECenter@nhcc.edu
Care Center Hours
In Person & Virtual
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday/Sunday