Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health
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Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health at Minnesota State University, Mankato is dedicated to improving the behavioral health of residents in rural Minnesota through workforce development, education, and research.
FEATURED REPORT
Unfinished Business: Examining Barriers to Obtaining Mental Health Licensure Among Minnesota Graduates
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Center in Action
Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Series
In Winter/Spring 2026, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health launched its first Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Series which included training in Interventions, Ethics, and Supervision. More info here. Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Series
About Us
The Blue Cross Center for Rural Behavioral Health empowers collaboration across Minnesota State University, Mankato and with our community partners.
Rural Behavioral Health Clinic
Learn about the Rural Behavioral Health Clinic, made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Series
Winter/Spring 2026, the Center for Rural Behavioral Health launching its first Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Series which included training in Interventions, Ethics, and Supervision.
Mankato, MN 56001
1-507-389-1000
1-800-722-0544