Mental Health Resources

Purdue University and the Greater Lafayette area offer mental health services for students, staff, and faculty.

This page lists a variety of mental health services and resources, both on campus and in the community. If you are having suicidal thoughts, it is important to seek help immediately. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline can be reached at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 and ask for assistance.

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LGBTQIA+ Support Group | On-Campus Services | Telehealth/Online Options | Off-Campus Mental Health Services

On-Campus Resources

Purdue Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

HOW TO SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT AT CAPS

CAPS Services:

Individual and Group Therapy
Psychiatric Services
Emergency/Crisis Services
Care Management Services to connect students to additional campus and local resources
Psychological Testing

Telehealth & Online Options

Purdue University Student Health plan participants have 100% coverage for Mental Health visits through LiveHealth Online.
Additional online services

Faculty & Staff

Short-term counseling is available through the Employee Assistance Program at the Center for Healthy Living.
Employees and dependents enrolled in one of the Purdue health insurance plans have coverage for access to online mental health services through LiveHealth Online. Learn more about eligibility and cost for accessing this service.

Online Support Services Unaffiliated with Purdue

Online therapy services

Supportive organizations and hotlines

Online counseling is not appropriate for all types of problems, and LiveHealth Online does not provide emergency services. Additional resources include the local Crisis Center (call toll free at 877-419-1632) and employees seeking information about health and social services in Tippecanoe and surrounding counties may call 765-423-CALL (2255).