Student Health and Wellness

Food pantries are located on both campuses and are available to everyone. The pantries are self serve -- help yourself! Pick up items when finances are tight, donate items when finances are good.

• WINONA: Located in the Student Commons Rec Room
• RED WING: Located in the Room 313

The Wellness room is a quiet, private space on campus for various uses including, lactation needs, prayer, meditation, or if you just need a moment to yourself to relax and regroup.

• WINONA: Located in Room 204K
• RED WING: Located in Room 313

Students may ride the bus in both Red Wing and in Winona for no charge (all regular routes) by showing a valid Southeast student ID to the bus driver.

Health services are available through Winona State University Health and Wellness Services for a nominal fee. Health services are located in the Integrated Wellness Center. Make an appointment prior to your visit by calling 507-457-5160. Parking passes are available at the Health & Wellness center at the time of visit, or you may visit the MSCS reception desk prior to your visit to obtain a pass.

Services offered:

• acute injury treatment
• allergy injections
• birth control & emergency contraception
• general illness treatment
• gynecology exams and pregnancy testing
• immunizations
• laboratory services
• physical exams
• sexually transmitted infection testing & treatment

Ask-a-nurse message line: 507-457-2292 or email: askanurse@winona.edu
For more information, see: www.winona.edu/wellness  

Through a partnership with Winona State University, MSC Southeast students have full access to WSU's Integrative Wellness Complex. Simply show your student ID at the Fitness Center front desk to enter. The facility offers a recreational area that includes a suspended walk/jog track, weights, basketball courts, and other equipment and specialized fitness areas. 

Winona campus students are eligible for a free membership at the Winona Family YMCA. Register at the YMCA with your student ID. Your membership provides access to:

• More than 70 exercise classes a week
• 2 hours of free childcare while you workout for student parents
• Use of wellness center, cardio equipment, strength training equipment, gym, pools, racquetball courts, and indoor running track
• Access to sauna, hot tub, and steam room
• Entrance to any YMCA in the U.S. that participates the Nationwide Membership program (which includes LaCrosse and Onalaska)

Red Wing campus students are eligible for a free membership at the Red Wing Family YMCA. Family membership and drop-in childcare available for a discounted additional monthly cost. Your membership provides access to:

• Fitness classes (Les Mills Body Pump, Body attack, Grit, Cycle, Yoga, water fitness, and more cardio, strength and balance classes.)
• Free access to 2 gyms with weight lifting rack
• Indoor track
• Rock-climbing wall
• 2 indoor pools with lap lanes, sauna, and hot tub

Sign up is available on campus the second week of classes. If you miss sign up, contact Steve Hanson at SHanson@redwingymca.org. You will need to complete a registration form, and submit a copy of your student ID and class schedule. Download a brochure (PDF) for more information.

Provided by Winona State University Counseling Services at no cost to students.

Appointments are available on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 5:00 pm. You may see counselor Serena Bohn on campus or make a telehealth appointment. To make an appointment, use our secure online scheduling system.

Schedule a Winona Counseling Appointment

(If you'd rather schedule on the phone or in person, contact the Winona front desk at 507-453-2700.)

Provided by Hiawatha Valley Mental Health at no cost to students. 

Appointments are available on Thursdays from 1:15 - 3:15 pm. To make an appointment on our Red Wing campus with counselor Lisa Rogers, use our secure online scheduling system.  

Schedule a Red Wing Counseling Appointment

(If you'd rather schedule on the phone or in person, contact Melissa Carrington-Irwin, Dean of Students, at 651-385-6309 or mirwin@southeastmn.edu.)

Crisis Response phone support is available to those experiencing a mental health crisis. Trained counselors will gather information, ensure safety, and connect you with local resources. Phone counseling or a mobile team can meet you where you are. Call: 1-844-Crisis2 (1-844-274-7472)

Winona State’s Confidential GBV Helpline is staffed by certified student peer advocates to support students with issues and questions of gender-based violence. Call 507-457-5610.