North Dakota State University's Community Counseling Services is offering free counseling services to the public this spring and summer. The services may be especially valuable to people in stressful situations related to job loss or the potential spring flood.

Advanced graduate students, under the supervision of NDSU faculty and doctoral students, will provide counseling. Part of the counselor education program at NDSU, CCS has provided quality counseling services to the community for more than 20 years.

"We are mindful that with the possibility of another major flood in the Red River valley, on top of existing economic stress, folks are facing some challenging issues. In difficult times, a trusted professional can help sort things out," said Chasity Odden Heide, Community Counseling Services clinic manager.

Counseling may be beneficial for persons feeling anxiety, depression and grief, or facing relationship or financial challenges. Community Counseling Services provides individual, couple, family and group counseling services, with flexible hours to accommodate client needs.

"The graduate student counselor trainees and counseling program faculty are dedicated to serving the mental health needs of the Fargo-Moorhead community in a professional manner. Having the opportunity to provide free, high quality counseling services to people in need is one of the best parts of our jobs," said Jill Nelson, assistant professor and counselor education program coordinator.

"We see a wide variety of children and adults in our practice, and we encourage people to call for an appointment to discuss any variety of life's stressors and issues."

Community Counseling Services is located at 1919 N. University Drive. Parking is available in front of the building. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Odden Heide at (701) 231-9750.