CAPS understands that some members of our Purdue community may be struggling to get their basic needs met, including access to food and other essential goods, economic, employment and other important services. Here are some resources that may be of some help. Please know that CAPS is here for you and encourages you to call 765-494-6995 if you would like to speak with a case manager about additional community resources.
For information about medical insurance, paying essential bills, student loans, academic support or food insecurity, please click on the following links:
Center for Career Opportunities - Finding employment and internships. Looking for business attire to wear? The CCO has a business clothes closet for student to use.
ODOS Resources and Support- Academic support, advocacy and support, career and academic advising, diversity and inclusion, financial support, health and wellness, housing and residential life.
Student Medical and Prescription Insurance Enrollment – Domestic students, international students, graduate student staff and fellowship students.
Catherine’s Closet at St.Thomas Aquinas provides personal hygiene needs. Please call 765-743-4652 or email mailbox@boilercatholics.org for additional information.
Greater Lafayette Mutual Aid Network
Lafayette Urban Ministry – Financial assistance, prescription assistance, food programs and homeless services.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
United Way of Greater Lafayette: Community Resource Guide