Minnesota State Mankato to Hold Open House for Rural Behavioral Health Clinic Wednesday, Feb. 5
The Rural Behavioral Health Clinic, located at Minnesota State University, Mankato, made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, will host an open house Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 4-6 p.m. at its University Square location (1600 Warren St., Suite 6, Mankato).
The event, which includes a short program at 5:15 p.m. followed by a ribbon cutting, is free and open to the public. Attendees will be able to see the new clinical space and also meet the clinical staff and people involved in the launch and creation of the clinic.
WHAT: Open House for:
Rural Behavioral Health Clinic, located at Minnesota State University, Mankato, made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 5 (4-6) p.m.
5:15 – 5:25 p.m. program followed by ribbon cutting
SPEAKERS: Include representatives from:
- University and College of Allied Health and Nursing
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Clinic staff
WHERE: University Square, 1600 Warren St., Suite 6, Mankato, Minnesota
Minnesota State Mankato and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) announced in September that the clinic would open during the 2024-2025 academic year.
The health insurer has pledged $5 million in support of the facility, and the Blue Cross pledge followed a Minnesota Legislature allocation in spring 2023 of $1.5 million to establish the clinic, as well as $1 million in approved federal funding.
The Rural Behavioral Health Clinic will initially provide in-person mental health counseling, case management and medication management to clients of all ages who are either enrolled in public programs, have commercial health insurance or are uninsured. The service area for the clinic encompasses Minnesota’s southern central region, including Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Watonwan and Waseca counties.
In addition to serving as a community-based outpatient mental health center, the clinic will act as an academic training center for students enrolled in the University’s training programs in social work, counseling and student personnel, alcohol and drug studies, psychology and nursing.
The Rural Behavioral Health Clinic, located at Minnesota State University, Mankato, made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, is part of the University’s College of Allied Health and Nursing.
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
For more than 90 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (bluecrossmn.com) has supported the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of our members by striving to ensure equitable access to high quality care at an affordable price. Our 2.5 million members can be found in every Minnesota county, all 50 states and on four continents. Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
About Minnesota State University, Mankato
Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 15,251 students, is part of the Minnesota State system, which includes 26 colleges and seven universities.
