Central Lakes College, Lakewood Health Systems together to offer mental health services

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/4/22)

(Staples, MN) — Lakewood Health System and Central Lakes College have partnered together in an effort to pilot a behavioral health services program and provide therapy and a listening ear to students in need.

Following the shutdown of the pilot program with the arrival of COVID-19, Lakewood’s Behavioral Health Home Integration Specialist Amanda Mithun (licensed marriage and family therapist_ returned to CLC in November 2020 following the passing of two CLC students in a car crash to help students in the grieving process. 

Following numerous requests for Mithun’s services for counseling, Lakewood and CLC began a joint venture to have her on CLC’s Staples campus two days a week for four hours and available for virtual visits as well. Students can schedule time to meet with her or drop in when they are able. All sessions are confidential and free to students. Mithun has also assisted in employee development to help them better understand mental health.