Counseling Resources for students

 

TimelyCare

UIndy students have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare — the virtual health and well-being platform, designed for college students. Services include 24/7 on-demand emotional support, helpful self-care content, and more.

Accessing Mental Health Services Off Campus

  1. Access MiResource, free mental health provider search
  2. How to Find a Therapist in Your Community 
    1. Contact your insurance company to help you find therapists who are “in-network” and located near you
    2. If you receive benefits through your employer, consider asking if they have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), through which you might be able to receive free short-term counseling
    3. Consider asking your physician for a referral
    4. Do some research to find a therapist who might be a good fit for you. Two articles for your reference:
      1. Find a Therapist
      2. How Do I Find a Good Therapist?

211

211 is a resource database that can help you find local health, human, and social service organizations. These may include locations that provide food or clothing, shelter, affordable housing, childcare, employment opportunities, utility assistance, and mental health services.

  • Phone: Dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966 (available 24/7)
  • Text: Text your ZIP Code to 898-211 (available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)
  • Website: in211.org

Mental Health Tips & Resources

Students may experience unique challenges as a result of recent changes, such as learning to navigate a new learning setting, staying connected to other students, and focusing in a different study environment for those whose living situation has changed. Students might also experience decreased motivation in response to these changes. Below are some resources that might help students find ways to stay focused and motivated during this time.

Indiana 988 offers a way forward, the beginning of getting help, and someone who gets you. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a direct connection to specialists who are trained in suicide and crisis prevention. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, you can call or text 988 from anywhere in Indiana 24/7. Visit the website here: Indiana 988
The UIndy Caregiver Resource Group meets via ZOOM on every Thursday from 12-1 pm, except for July. This group is for anyone who identifies as a caregiver, and community people are welcome to join. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to feer@uindy.edu.
Please access the website here: NAMI About Mental Illness.

There are several mental health apps available to help be a resource in coping. Some applications and services might be providing free subscriptions. This is a small list of apps available. Everyone's response to a crisis might be different, so you may need to explore several apps to find the right one for you.

  • Breathe2Relax
    (available for iOS & Android devices)
    This app is a portable stress management tool. Breathe2Relax is a hands-on diaphragmatic breathing exercise. Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body's 'fight-or-flight' (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
  • Suicide Safety Plan 
    (available for iOS & Android devices)
    Create a list of coping strategies and social supports that you can use when you are having suicidal thoughts. There are 6 Steps in a Safety Plan: 1) Warning Signs, 2) Internal Coping Strategies, 3) Social Contacts and Social Settings That May Distract from the Crisis, 4) Family Members or Friends Who May Offer Help, 5) Professionals and Agencies to Contact for Help, 6) Making the Environment Safe.
  • CBT-i Coach
    (available for iOS & Android devices)
    This app is designed to help you develop good sleep habits and sleep better. Record daily sleep and track insomnia symptom changes with a sleep diary. Update your sleep prescription with provider recommendations. Use tools and exercises to quiet your mind. Learn about sleep, the benefits of sleep hygiene and terms used in CBT-i. Set reminder messages with tips, motivation and alarms to change sleep habits.
  • Mindfulness Coach
    (available for iOS devices only)
    Practicing mindfulness means grounding yourself in the present moment. Mindfulness has been shown to be helpful for reducing stress and coping with unpleasant thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness Coach will help you practice mindfulness meditation.
  • MindShift
    (available for iOS & Android devices)
    This app is designed to help young adults cope with anxiety. Rather than trying to avoid anxiety, you can make an important shift and face it. Learn how to relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking, and identify active steps that will help you take charge of your anxiety. This app includes strategies to deal with everyday anxiety and specific tools for: Test Anxiety, Perfectionism, Social Anxiety, Performance Anxiety, Worry, Panic, and Conflict.
  • PTSD Coach
    (available for iOS & Android devices)
    This app can help you learn about and manage symptoms that often occur after trauma. Features include: Reliable information on PTSD and treatments that work; Tools for screening and tracking your symptoms; Convenient, easy-to-use tools to help you handle stress symptoms; Direct links to support and help; Always with you when you need it.
  • ACT Coach
    (available for iOS & Android devices)
    ACT aims to help individuals live with unpleasant thoughts, feelings and impulses without avoiding them or being controlled by them. In ACT, patients are encouraged to commit to actions based on what they value, with a focus on the present, even in the face of these unpleasant experiences. ACT Coach is designed to be used in conjunction with therapy to help with strategies for integrating personal values into their daily lives.

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Disclaimer: These resources are not intended to be a substitute for counseling where it is required; they are merely tips and tricks for common concerns in college students and parents. Do not regard these suggestions as professional psychological advisement.
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