Counseling
Mental Health Awareness Week
Find out the color of your personality
Stop by the DCTC Counseling Office's information table to take this fun, free personality color quiz and learn more.
- Tuesday, Oct. 7 or Wednesday, Oct. 8
- 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Free Mental Health Screening
MentalHealthScreening.org is free service is made available to all DCTC students allows you to complete six confidential screenings for depression, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and alcohol abuse.
Counseling at DCTC
Nancy Bailey -
CounselorDue to difficult life circumstances and/or academic challenges, college students may need assistance in developing coping strategies. College counselors are professionally trained to help students of all ages deal with a variety of educational, adjustment and mental health issues. All issues discussed with a counselor are treated confidentially with respect for student privacy.
The DCTC counselor directs students to information and resources that can help them plan their academic, career and personal goals. As a student advocate, the counselor helps students navigate the higher education environment.
DCTC counselors assist in:
- Academic planning
- Career development
- Personal counseling
- Resource referral
- Crisis intervention
Appointments
- Nancy Bailey
Counselor
nancy.bailey@dctc.edu
651-423-8492 - Candace Olson
TRiO Secretary
candace.olson@dctc.edu
651-423-8420
Crisis Assistance in the Twin Cities
- Dakota County Crisis Response Unit
952-891-7171
24/7
Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124 - Ramsey County Adult Mental Health
651-523-7900
24/7
Ramsey County Adult Mental Health Clinic
1919 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104 - Regions Hospital Crisis Program
651-221-8922
24/7
Regions Hospital
640 Jackson Street
St. Paul, MN 55101 - Crisis Connection
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Twin Cities Crisis Line: 612-379-6363
Toll Free: 1-866-379-6363
Men's Line: 612-379-6367
Toll Free: 1-866-379-6367
24/7
Crisis Connection
P.O. Box 23090
Richfield, MN 23090 - Hennepin County Medical Center Acute Psychiatric Services
Crisis Intervention Phone Service: 612-873-3161
Suicide Hotline: 612-873-2222
24/7
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415 - Live United: United Way 2-1-1
211 or 651-291-0211
24/7
Greater Twin Cities United Way
404 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404-1084
Academic Resources
- Study Guides and Strategies
- SMARTHINKING Free Online Tutoring Services
Mental Health Resources
MentalHealthScreening.org allows you to complete six confidential screenings:
- Alcohol
- Eating Disorders
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety Disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
https://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/loginpage.asp?keyword=DCTC
Suicide Prevention Resources
Career Resources
- ISEEK Internet System for Education and Employment Knowledge
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) Bureau of Labor Statistics
- O*NET The nation's primary source of occupational information.
Financial Resources
Veterans Resources
Contact Information
- Nancy Bailey
Counselor
nancy.bailey@dctc.edu
651-423-8492
Location
- Learning Center
Room 2-141
Hours
- 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.

