Resources and Services
Mental Health Resources
TimelyCare
Indiana University has partnered with TimelyCare to provide FREE virtual mental health support to IU students through the TimelyCare platform. As part of Indiana's partnership with TimelyCare, students have access to the following services:
- TalkNow - 24/7, on-demand emotional support to talk about anything, including anxiety, depression, and school-related stressors.
- Scheduled Counseling - Choose the day, time, and mental health provider that best works for you.
- Health Coaching - Develop healthy lifestyle behaviors, including nutrition, sleep habits, time management, and mindfulness.
- Self-Care Content - Visit the "Explore" page within TimelyCare for guided self-care content, including yoga and meditation sessions, as well as group conversations with our providers on a variety of health and well-being topics.
Students have access to TimelyCare services 365 days a year. That means you have access during breaks, after-hours, and any time you need support! Visit TimelyCare to get started.
Tom & Barbara Schoellkopf Community Counseling Center
The Tom & Barbara Schoellkopf Community Counseling Center provides free services to students enrolled at IU Columbus, Ivy Tech Community College Columbus, and Purdue College of Technology. Other individuals living in Columbus, Bartholomew County, and surrounding south-central Indiana communities are also welcome.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
If you drive to Indianapolis, the professionally trained counselors of IU Indianapolis Counseling and Psychological Services provide services to IU Columbus students, faculty, and staff who may be experiencing emotional, psychological, and/or cognitive difficulties that have an impact upon academic or work performance.
Counseling is free to students. Private and confidential appointments are available in individual, couples, or group formats. Evening appointments are available Monday through Thursday by appointment only.
Assessments are also available for learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder by licensed psychologists on a fee-per-service basis.
