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Additional Mental Health Resources

There are resources available year-round to help individuals navigate any challenges or concerns related to their mental health and well-being, including what’s available below:

See the Center for Workplace Mental Health’s infographic here.  

Emergency: 911
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
Crisis Text Line: Text "DESERVE" TO 741-741
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Essential local and community services: 211, https://www.211.org/
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) 
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
National Crisis Line - Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
GLBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
TransLifeline: https://www.translifeline.org - 877-565-8860
Suicide Prevention Wiki: http://suicideprevention.wikia.com

Those on a Purdue medical plan have resources through Anthem. Purdue Global resources are available here.

  • LiveHealth Online Psychology – courtesy of Anthem, Purdue’s medical plan administrator – provides online access to licensed therapists for common behavioral conditions such as grief, coping with illness, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship troubles and more.  
  • LiveHealth Online Psychiatry – courtesy of Anthem, Purdue’s medical plan administrator – provides online access to expert advice, treatment plans and medication if needed by board-certified psychiatrists for issues such as stress, depression, medication concerns, panic attacks and more.

Apps and Online Digital Resources – List of resources provided by Counseling & Psychological Services

ColorTherapy  – promotes relaxation and mindfulness through social coloring and painting; available for Apple devices.

LiveHealth Online Psychology and Psychiatry – virtual care via phone, computer, tablet, etc. See a psychologist and / or psychiatrist.

Make Sure Your Friends Are Okay – online group that is building a community that encourages individuals to have meaningful discussions with those they care about.

Learn2Live – available via the Anthem portal, Learn2Live offers digital, emotional-wellness tools for individuals covered on a Purdue health plan.

To get started: Login to  Anthem.com, go to My Health Dashboard, choose Programs and select Emotional Well-being Resources

The Mighty – safe, supportive online community for people facing health challenges and the people who care for them.

The Youth Mental Health Project – website offering parent support, blog, webinar series and more to educate, empower and support families and communities to better understand and care for the mental health of youth.

This Is My Brave – mission is to bring stories of mental illness and addiction out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

TAO - A new web and app-based mental health resource courtesy of Purdue Counseling and Psychological Services available July 1 for all faculty, staff and students.

American Psychological Association–Psychology Help Centeris a consumer resource with information related to psychological issues that affect daily physical and emotional well-being.

Mental Health America (MHA) – The nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness.

See the Purdue Today article – Mental Health America provides help, assistance in variety of ways – for more information.   

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) – NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. 

See the Purdue Today article – National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support, more in variety of ways – for details.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders; provides much information on mental health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Purdue has partnered with CuraLinc Healthcare to expand the University’s behavioral health services for benefits-eligible faculty and staff on the West Lafayette campus utilizing SupportLinc. SupportLinc is a confidential resource that helps individuals deal with life’s challenges and the demands that come with integrating home and work. You will be able to access confidential, professional counseling as well as expert referrals to address a wide array of personal and work-related concerns. More information is available here.

Note: The counselors at the Center for Healthy Living (CHL) on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus continue to be available to serve long-term therapy needs

Regional campuses also have employee assistance programs:

Mental Health Moment – Anxiety and Stress pdf – provided by Purdue Fort Wayne EAP

Counseling at the Center for Healthy Living (CHL) – Counselors at the CHL offer confidential, professional, long-term counseling (and if needed, referral services) for a wide range of issues. Call 765-494-0111 to schedule.

Employee Assistance Counseling – see information above

Purdue Psychology Treatment and Research Clinics – a part of the College and Health and Human Sciences, the specialty clinics offer assessment and therapeutic services for children, adults and families.

Purdue Today runs featured articles on a mental-health-related topic. Below area few examples of the  articles.

The Beyond the Surface program sends quarterly emails to employees and supervisors.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – call 800-273-TALK (8255) – The Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support. View the Impact Sheet for more information.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) – shares multiple resources on suicide prevention

The goal of the Strong Couples Project is to help strengthen the relationships of couples throughout the United States. Individuals 18 years of age or older who are married, engaged or who have been living with their partner for at least six months can participate. It is one of the most scientifically supported online programs for couple relationships and has helped thousands of couples to date. The program consists of six, self-paced online modules and five, brief video calls with a trained coach. Additionally, each couple will complete three brief surveys to examine the effectiveness of the program. All program activities are completed virtually. The program is led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois Extension. Purdue Extension is a partner of the project. Learn more here.