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Mental Health Resources

As the university continues to prioritize overall health and wellness via its Healthy Boiler Program, we focus on five main areas of overall wellness, including behavioral health. 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

Support programs are available when you need them. See Anthem’s “Behavioral health help guide.”

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.

Be Well Indiana – Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has launched a new website, BeWellIndiana.org, that provides Hoosiers with free mental health resources that have been vetted by experts. The site is designed to help with the increase in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues caused by the pandemic, including both first-time issues as well as pre-existing mental health concerns. The website also provides a link to simple self-assessments, offered through Mental Health America, to help users determine if they could benefit from seeking mental health support. The immediate results provide a quick snapshot of your mental health and are not to be used as a medical diagnosis. 

Managing Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak – pdf by the National Center for PTSD and the US Department of Veterans Affairs

Psych Hub –a free digital resource site to help individuals and care providers address behavioral health needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Valley Oaks offers weekly, free, virtual support groups for public educators and first responders.

  • First Responders’ support group meets 7-8 p.m. ET every Monday (Healthcare, law enforcement and any other professions working to combat the virus.)
  • Public Educators’ support group meets from 4-5 p.m. ET every Tuesday (Indiana K-12+ teachers and administrators)

Details are available here.

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 as does Anthem, Purdue’s medical plan administrator.

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 a feature article on a mental-health-related topic each Wednesday. Below is a list of the Purdue Today articles that have appeared to date as part of the mental health initiative introduced by Human Resources in October 2020. Feel free to review as needed

 

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The inaugural “Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW)” was held in February 2020, led by Purdue Student Government in conjunction with other University groups and organizations, including Human Resources. MHAW continues to be held to create additional avenues to share information and create action-oriented steps for mental health well-being. Additionally, MHAW also:

  • Destigmatize the conversation about mental health
  • Educate faculty, staff and students on the importance of mental health awareness
  • Cultivate a community of care
  • Identify areas where we need the most help
  • Dedicate time for wellness
  • Empower students, staff and faculty with the resources they need to thrive

More information is available here.

RecWell Virtual Programming – a weekly updated collection of video classes on group fitness, wellness and cooking aimed at building strong bodies and minds. In response to COVID-19, these resources are open to everyone – even those who do not have memberships. (Note: RecWell financial counseling, wellness coaching and nutrition consultations are for University students only.)

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

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.

Purdue health plan coverage

To help employees find tier 1 (HealthSync) or tier 2 (in-network) behavioral health care providers, this list of behavioral health referrals is available as a resource.
A breakdown of insurance coverage for alcohol/substance abuse and mental health can be found here.