Mental Health Counseling

Free Mental Health Counseling for Students

Riverland has partnered with Althing Health Clinic to offer:

  • Students are eligible for five free crisis counseling sessions to address mental health concerns, including support for drug and alcohol-related struggles.

Key Details:

  • Unused fall or spring sessions can carry over into the summer months.
  • Students must self-pay or use health insurance if they exceed their five free sessions per semester.

How to Schedule an Appointment

You can schedule an appointment directly with Althing Health Clinic by:

  • Visiting their center located at Health Commons E12
    (1600 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912)
  • Calling 888-423-7247.

Service Hours

  • Monday & Wednesday: 9am – 7pm
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am – 4pm
  • Saturday: 10am – 2pm

Need More Information?

If you have any concerns, are hesitant, or have questions about mental health services, feel free to reach out to:

  • Suhai Boyer, Advocacy & Accessibility Services Specialist
  • Heather Harms, TRIO SSS Director

Their contact information is provided below.

Suhai Boyer

Suhai Boyer
Accessibility Services 
Advocacy & Accessibility Services Specialist
507-379-3328
accessibility@riverland.edu

Book an Accessibility Services Appointment

Heather Harms

Heather Harms
Director of TRIO Student Support Services
507-433-0351
heather.harms@riverland.edu
 

Book an Accessibility Services Appointment