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SMSU Partners with Mantra Health for 24/7 Student Mental Health Services

  • Heather Harman
  • Jan 8
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jan 31

Southwest Minnesota State University, through a new initiative by the Minnesota State System, is partnering with digital mental health provider Mantra Health to bring students diverse, high-quality mental health support.


Mantra Health is available to students via the virtual Care Hub. This all-in-one platform gives students access to a wide variety of free virtual services, including up to 12 tele-health appointments each academic year.  


Services through Mantra Health's Care Hub include:


Self-Care: These short, self-guided wellness courses can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Learn to reduce your stress, regulate your emotions, build healthier relationships, and get through difficult situations.


Emotional Wellness Coaching: This short-term, goal-oriented intervention is best for students wanting self-management strategies. You’ll get matched with a dedicated and experienced coach who will teach you key skills and work with you through 8-12 weeks of sessions.


Peer-to-Peer Support with Togetherall: Join a judgment-free, inclusive, and confidential community of student peers, powered by Togetherall. 


Therapy: Enjoy one-on-one sessions with a dedicated, highly trained, culturally-informed provider who understands your unique experience and can help you assess and manage your mental health concerns. Students have access to 12 sessions a year.


ConnectNow: In-the-moment support and problem solving with a mental health professional. This service is available between 11am - 11pm CT via video for any students who are in distress or experiencing immediate mental health challenges.  


24/7 Crisis Support: Crisis support staff is available via phone to help students through challenging situations. However, if you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency and is putting themselves or others in danger, please call 911.  


Ready to get your care journey started? 

Visit Mantra Health’s Care Hub or download the app on Apple or Android. Use your SMSU email address to set up an account. It’s free, easy, and includes care navigation support.  

Students can utilize Mantra Health as well as the available services offered by the SMSU Mental Health Counseling Center.


Founded in 2018, Mantra was created for the purpose of providing tele-counseling services to college students. According to Mantra’s website, their mission is “to provide young adults with accessible, equitable, and quality mental health and wellness solutions."


To learn more about the program and services, visit: https://www.smsu.edu/go/mantra


Contact SMSU’s Mental Health Counseling Center at mentalhealth@SMSU.edu for on-campus resources as well as information on how faculty and staff members can support and refer students to these new services.


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