Reminder: Access to behavioral health resources available, information continues to be shared

Behavioral health, as acknowledged via one of the five pillars of the Healthy Boiler Program, plays a key role in overall employee well-being. Regardless of how someone refers to it – behavioral health, mental health, emotional well-being, etc. – one thing is certain, it matters. Purdue understands that raising awareness about mental health needs and ensuring that resources are readily available is an everyday necessity.

“Human Resources is continuing its long-term initiative to help ensure the Purdue community can learn about the variety of accessible resources, tools and more so that employees have the help, support and information they need,” says Candace Shaffer, senior director of benefits in Human Resources. “We remain focused on bringing mental health assets to the forefront while at the same time enhancing or pursuing new tools, programs, training opportunities and more to share with the Purdue community.

Human Resources has also created a hub, which is featured on the Human Resources website, for these types of mental health resources. Via the Mental Health Resources webpage, employees will find a list of available resources, such as:

• Assistance now – crisis/immediate help.
• Apps and online digital resources.
• Community and national mental health organizations.
• Employee assistance counseling – for the West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Northwest campuses.
• Newsroom archive.
• Suicide prevention resources.
• Telehealth therapy.

The newsroom archive includes links to the weekly Purdue Today articles, which focus on mental health-related topics. A sampling of those articles is below:

• ‘One in Five’ campaign aims to normalize need for mental health resources, remove stigma
• Workplace bullying takes an emotional, physical toll; support is in place to help
• ‘Tis the season for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – Resources are available to help
• Recognizing the warning signs of mental health issues in the workplace important, necessary
• Behavioral health care options available virtually via LiveHealth Online Psychology, Psychiatry
• Individualized support for mental health offered through myStrength, a digital ‘health club for the mind’
• Mental Health America provides help, assistance in variety of ways
• National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support, more in variety of ways
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free, confidential service 24/7/365
• Taking time for mental health is important, encouraged

Additionally, the Mental Health Resources webpage provides information on Purdue’s health plan coverage for mental health and substance abuse as well as behavioral health referral locations for the West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Northwest campuses.   

Be sure to check the Mental Health Resources webpage often as new information is added as it becomes available.

ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

To assist students

Faculty and staff who work with students or have a student at home can direct students to the resources below for behavioral health assistance. Note: LiveHealth Online Psychology and LiveHealth Online Psychiatry services are also available to Purdue students who are covered on a Purdue health plan. Mental health visits through LiveHealth Online are covered at 100 percent on the Purdue student health plan.   

Office of the Dean of Students

• Continuous Network of Support
• Services and information
• Presentations and trainings
• Student of Concern reporting link

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

• Therapy Services at CAPS
• Self-help resources
• Group Therapy
• CAPS YouTube channel
• NAMI On Campus – A free, virtual support group on campus.
• Thriving Campus – Service that provides students a way to search for mental health providers in many areas, locally and across the country.
• WellTrack – Interactive, self-help therapy app.

Questions

Questions can be directed to Human Resources at 765-494-2222, toll-free at 877-725-0222 or via email at hr@purdue.edue.