Wellness Resources
If you are experiencing mental health struggles, you are not alone. Per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), behavioral health conditions affect one in five people annually. We hope you find resources on this page that help you feel better.
While this page includes a wide variety of resources*, it is not comprehensive. We suggest you use the links below as a starting point in your search for wellness resources. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Office of the Dean of Students if you need further help finding resources that meet your mental health needs.
If you or someone you know is about to harm themselves or another person, call 911 or the Purdue Student Help and Crisis Line at 765-494-6995.
To advocate for our mental health, we often require a complete toolbox of resources, including self-education, therapy, medication, exercise, community, habit development, coping strategies, and intervention. You will find assistance in each of these resource below.
Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS)
ODOS consults with students on all aspects of university life, including wellness. The office offers training courses and presentations for preventing suicide and more.
West Lafayette Phone: (765) 494-1747
West Lafayette Email: odos@purdue.edu
Indianapolis Phone: (765) 495 - 7797
Indianapolis Email: studentlifeindy@purdue.edu
Fax: (765) 496-1550
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/odos/
West Lafayette Location: 656 Oval Dr., Schleman Hall, 2nd Floor
Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE)
CARE is a division of the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) that provides confidential support for survivors of sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking. Features educational programs such as “Healthy Relationships” and “Supporting a Survivor”.
24-Hour Hotline, including university holidays: (765) 495-CARE (2273)
Email: care@purdue.edu
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/odos/care/
Location: 205 N Russell St., Duhme (Windsor) Hall, Room 139
Student of Concern Reporting Link
Monitored by the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS), this link can be used in a variety of circumstances to request help. It can alert Purdue that a student needs assistance and resources to aid their mental health.
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/advocacy/faculty/incident.html
Please contact the Purdue University Police Department for immediate concerns regarding safety (765-494-8221) or Counseling & Psychological Services for mental health crises (765-494-6995).
In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS is Purdue’s primary mental health care provider for students. They offer group and individual therapy, after hours resources, referrals, and more.
24-Hour Hotline: (765) 494 - 6995
Fax: (765) 496 - 2139
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/caps/
After Hours Crisis Service: https://www.purdue.edu/caps/contact/crisis/index.html
West Lafayette Location: 601 Stadium Mall Dr., Room 224
Indianapolis Location: 799 West Michigan St., Engineering and Technology Building (ET), Suite ET 324 (Entrance at ET 331)
Please contact the Purdue University Police Department for immediate concerns regarding safety (765-494-8221).
In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Purdue Recreation & Wellness (RecWell)
Provides light therapy, wellness coaching, and an on-campus fitness center (the CoRec) where you can strengthen your body and mind. Also provides digital resources and programming to promote wellness.
Phone: (765) 494 - 13108
Email: recwell@purdue.edu
Location: 355 North Martin Jischke Dr., France A. Córdova Recreation & Wellness Center
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/recwell/index.php
Steps to Leaps
An organization supported by RecWell that provides articles, activities, and more to help navigate life and school.
Purdue University Student Health Service (PUSH)
Provides healthcare services for Purdue students, including prescription management for ADHD, confidential sexual assault care, eating disorder care, and more.
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/push/
Phone: (765) 494 - 1700
Fax: (765) 494-1227
Email: shc@purdue.edu
Location: 601 Stadium Mall Dr. West Lafayette, 47907
Please contact the Purdue University Police Department for immediate concerns regarding safety (765-494-8221) or Counseling & Psychological Services for mental health crises (765-494-6995).
In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
Determines accommodations for students with disabilities, including learning and concentration barriers.
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/drc/
Phone: (765) 494 - 1247
Email: drc@purdue.edu
Location: 155 S. Grant St., Young Hall, Room 830
Purdue Counseling and Guidance Center
Is the counseling service and training facility for the College of Education on the Purdue University campus. Current staff members are qualified graduate counseling psychology students in-training who are supervised by faculty from the Counseling Psychology Program. This center provides counseling on a wide range of topics to any Purdue student or faculty member, as well as to high school students and adults in the Lafayette area. No fees are charged for counseling services or tests.
Phone: (765) 494 - 9738
Email: pcgc@purdue.edu
Location: 100 North University St., Beering Hall, Room 3202
Please contact the Purdue University Police Department for immediate concerns regarding safety (765-494-8221) or Counseling & Psychological Services for mental health crises (765-494-6995).
In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Purdue Psychological Treatment and Research Clinic (PPTRC)
PPTRC is staffed with psychologists in training, supervised by faculty from the Clinical Psychology graduate program. This clinic aims to provide assessment, therapy, and psycho-educational services to the Lafayette and West Lafayette area. The first time fee is $25 and a sliding scale system is used for subsequent visits.
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/psy/pptrc/index.html
Phone: (765) 494 - 6977
Location: 715 Clinic Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47907
Please contact the Purdue University Police Department for immediate concerns regarding safety (765-494-8221) or Counseling & Psychological Services for mental health crises (765-494-6995).
In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Veterans Success Center (VSC)
Provides a space in the Purdue Memorial Union where veterans or family members can gather. The VSC serves as an on-ramp to navigating and accessing military-related benefits and support.
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/veterans/
Phone: (765) 494 - 7638
Location: 101 Grant St, Purdue Memorial Union (PMU), Room 284/286
Counseling and Wellness Services - College of Veterinary Medicine - Purdue University
Provides Purdue Veterinary Medicine (PVM) students with counseling and consultation on a variety of life issues.
Website: https://www.vet.purdue.edu/student-services/counseling/
Phone: (765) 494 - 7893
Email: pvmwellbeing@purdue.edu
Location: 625 Harrison St., West Lafayette, IN 47907
Project Bloom - College of Engineering
Co-sponsored the first Mental Health Awareness Week at Purdue, and now provides mentoring opportunities, wellbeing modules, and other mental health resources to Engineering students as well as all students.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Center (LGBTQ Center)
Provides a safe and inclusive space on campus for all students, and hosts events and programming about LGBTQ topics and interests. The Center provides safe-zone training, trans inclusion training, resources for coming-out, LGBTQ+ support groups, social engagement events, and more.
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/lgbtq/
Phone: (765) 496 - 6231
Location: 504 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN 47907
Cultural Centers
Purdue's cultural centers, the Asian and Asian American Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC), the Black Cultural Center (BCC), the Latino Cultural Center (LCC), and the Native American Education and Cultural Center (NAECC), offer spaces for connection and learning. Purdue Counseling and Psychologial Services (CAPS) works with the cultural centers, the Veteran Success Center, the LGBTQ Center, and more, to provide counselors as liaisons to these groups.
Office of Graduate Assistance (OGA)
Is available to meet with Purdue University graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to assist them in addressing a variety of issues that may arise during the course of a student's time at the University. The OGA will provide impartial, independent, and informal assistance with reference to your concerns based on our knowledge of University policy, practice and personnel without judgement.
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/student/oga/index.html
Center for Healthy Living
The Center for Health Living (CHL) locations offer a variety of services to treat common illnesses, manage chronic conditions, provide preventive care and promote overall health and wellness aligned with The Healthy Boiler Program provides incentives for wellness and more.
Phone: (765) 494-0111
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/CHL/
Behavioral Health Counseling: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/CHL/no-cost_Wellness/EAP.php
Location: 1400 Mitch Daniels Blvd, Suites C and D
Purdue Human Resources
Provides lists to services and guidance for mental health issues.
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/BehavioralHealth/index.php
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Offers text therapy, digital resources, and more free to qualifying Purdue employees.
Website: https://purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/BehavioralHealth/MentalHealthResources/EAP.php
Mental Health Resources Courtesy of Anthem
Anthem, Inc., Purdue’s medical plan administrator, provides several mental health resources to benefits-eligible employees and dependents covered on a Purdue health plan
Website: https://purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/BehavioralHealth/MentalHealthResources/Anthem.php
WellTrack
A digital self-help tool for depression, anxiety, and stress, supported by CAPS.
Login with your Purdue Career Account: https://purdue.welltrack.com/?_ga=2.95675292.1629257178.1624908330-325226637.1599078675
Thriving Campus
Mental healthcare providers directory.
Web Directory: https://purdue.thrivingcampus.com/
LiveHealth Online Psychology and LiveHealth Online Psychiatry
Provide online licensed therapists, board-certified psychiatrists and medication management support for common behavioral conditions. Purdue’s student and graduate staff health plans cover LiveHealth Online mental health visits.
LiveHealth Online Psychology website: https://livehealthonline.com/psychology/?_ga=2.106174723.1471346299.1588701555-754860804.1585765800
LiveHealth Online Psychiatry website: https://livehealthonline.com/psychiatry/
Off-Campus Referrals Guide
Compiled by CAPS to direct patients toward additional care providers.
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/caps/students/resources/community/index.php
Be the Difference
Mental Health First Aid Training by Purdue Extension.
Website: https://extension.purdue.edu/mhfa/
Brochure: https://extension.purdue.edu/mhfa/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MHFA-Fact-Sheet-2020.pdf
Health Wellness and Stress - College of Engineering
A list of resources compiled by the Purdue College of Engineering, which may be helpful to both engineering students and to anyone looking beyond this site for resources.
Website with resources: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/InfoFor/CurrentGraduateStudents/HealthWellnessAndStress
Presently
A free minimalist daily gratitude journal for android.
Medito
A free minimalist meditation app for stress, sleep, daily practice and more. Also features ambient sound-tracks and breathing exercises.
Fabulous
An app for daily coaching and goals that sets reminders for you to drink water, eat a good breakfast, exercise, celebrate life, and more.
Website: https://www.thefabulous.co/
AbleTo
Features a variety of mental health tools including regional coaching, mood tracking, meditations, chat forums, and helpful articles.
Website: https://member.ableto.com/mental-health-support/?utm_source=sanvello
Operation Reach Out App
An app designed to encourage people who are feeling suicidal to reach out for help. Provides a help center, resources for loved ones, and activities to help users connect with loved ones.
App store preview: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/operation-reach-out/id478899653?mt=8%20PTSD%20Coach%20-%20http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ptsd.va.gov%2Fpublic%2Fmaterials%2Fapps%2FPTSDCoach.asp
PTSD Coach app
Provides links to support services; guidance on how to lift mood, reduce stress and symptoms of PTSD, and more.
Website: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/default.htm
App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.vertical.ptsdcoach&hl=en&gl=US
Stress and Anxiety Companion app
An app to manage everyday stress and worries. Includes breathing exercises, daily advice, and audio guides structured around cognitive behavioral therapy.
App store preview: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stress-anxiety-companion-beautifully/id786238252
Happify
A science-based mood-boosting app with games, meditation, and progress tracking.
App store preview: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/happify-for-stress-worry/id730601963
Online Mental Health Resources
A directory assembled by Purdue Student Government. Highlights mental health apps, OCD apps, self-help apps, mood-tracking apps, and more.
Apps and Digital Resources
A list of more wellbeing apps to explore, curated by CAPS.
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/caps/services/digital-resources/index.html
Purdue Police Department Crisis Intervention Team
Accessed through calling 911.
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/police/community-services/services/crisis-intervention.php
St. Franciscan Emergency Room
Address: 1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN
Call: (765) 502-4000
Sycamore Springs
Address: 833 Park E. Blvd., Lafayette, IN
Call: (765) 743-4400
Website: https://sycamorespringshealth.com/
River Bend Hospital
Address: 2900 N. River Rd, West Lafayette, IN
Call: (765) 464-0400
Website: https://www.nchsi.com/nchs
Mental Health America (MHA) Wabash Valley Region
Crisis Center Hotline Phone: (765) 742-0244
Call or text: (877) 419-1632
Website: https://mhawv.org/
Be Well Indiana
Mental health education, assessment, and resources.
Website: https://bewellindiana.com/
Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana, Inc (ASPIN)
Events, training, support, and employment related to mental health in Indiana. This affiliation has clinical provider locations in West Lafayette, Fort Wayne, and more.
Website: https://valleyoaks.org/
Clinical Provider locations: https://aspin.org/clinical-providers
Active Minds
Programs and resources for improving mental health care and awareness on college campuses.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Features a therapist directory, and an extensive collection of resources, organizations, and information.
Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support/community-resources
College Telehealth
Online therapy for college students (free 15 minute initial call, $125-$225 for 50-minute sessions).
Website: https://www.collegetelehealth.com/
Mental Health is Health
Has resources for when your feelings are out of control or for difficult life events. Also has resources for loved ones.
Website: https://www.mentalhealthishealth.us/
Helpful Mental Health Resources for College Students
Blog by David Susman, clinical psychologist, on a wide range of mental health topics.
Blog: http://davidsusman.com/2020/01/09/helpful-mental-health-resources-for-college-students/
The Jed Foundation
Helps schools strengthen their mental health programs. Promotes wellbeing education and provides resources.
Website: https://www.jedfoundation.org/
IMAlive
Provides online crisis chat, opportunities for volunteering, blog posts, and more, focusing on suicide prevention.
Website: https://www.imalive.org/
LGBTQ National Help Center
Provides free and confidential peer-support chatrooms and hotlines.
Website: www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org
Ok2Talk
An online community for young people to post about their mental health struggles. Also features a chat line and Spanish options.
Website: https://ok2talk.org/
PyschCentral
Directory of mental health resources, including general information, blogs, online communities, support groups, articles, quizzes and books.
Website: https://psychcentral.com/
To Write Love on Her Arms
Hosts events, features a blog, and provides other resources to help people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. Emphasizes inclusivity.
Website: https://twloha.com/
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
Provides suicide prevention resources including a set of resources specific to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Website: https://www.sprc.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Provides 24/7 free and confidential support.
Call: 800-273-TALK (8255)
Samaritans 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
Provides free, confidential, 24/7 emotional support.
Call: 988
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Provides resources and care for traumatized children, their families, and communities.
Website: https://www.nctsn.org/
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
24/7 crisis counseling related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call: 800-985-5990
Text: TalkWithUs to 66746
Spanish speakers text: Hablanos to 66746
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
Crisis Text Line
Connects you to a volunteer who provides support via text.
Text: HOME to 741741
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
USA Mental Health First Aid
Resources primarily for those who want to help loved ones struggling with mental illness.
The Child Mind Institute
Guides, blogs, and care for families and children struggling with mental illness and related experiences.
Website: https://childmind.org/
Innerbody Research
Health writers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and researchers providing actionable information to help the reader make informed decisions about their health.
Website: https://www.innerbody.com/htm/aboutsite.html
Suicide Facts and Resources: https://www.innerbody.com/suicide-facts-resources
* The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars does not endorse or advocate for any resource external to Purdue University.