As an IU employee, resident, student academic appointee, or household member, you have access to a wide range of mental health services including telehealth, one-on-one counseling, self-guided therapy, group support, and more.
Access to some of the digital and mobile resources listed below requires a SupportLinc EAP username and password. Learn how to create your account.
You and your household members have 24/7 access to licensed counselors through SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP). They can provide short-term assistance and referrals for concerns such as depression, stress, anxiety, work-related pressures, substance use, family and relationship problems, or grief and loss.
SupportLinc services are available at no cost, and include (but aren't limited to):
Download the Summary of SupportLinc Services to learn more about SupportLinc’s resources and how to access them.
IU-sponsored medical plan members have access to licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists through Anthem LiveHealth Online. The LiveHealth Online website and app allow you and your covered family members to find, meet, and schedule return visits with a behavioral health professional all from the privacy of your own home.
This option is generally more affordable and allows you to meet with a provider sooner than if your appointment was in person. You also have access to a broad range of providers across the US.
All IU medical plans cover mental and behavioral health care, including inpatient and outpatient therapy, counseling, and substance use disorder treatment. This option is generally more expensive than telehealth visits, and you will likely have longer wait times for appointments.
Find a mental health provider in Anthem's network:
Find other providers:
If you don't have medical insurance through IU, or if you can't find a provider that meets your needs in Anthem's network, you can search for all mental health providers in your community using Psychology Today's online provider search tool.
Additional resources:
Textcoach® is available at no cost through SupportLinc EAP. After completing a short questionnaire, new users can begin communicating with their Coach immediately to address stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or relationship issues – or to proactively work on mindfulness or resiliency.
Textcoach is not intended to replace face-to-face or telebehavioral counseling. You may be guided to other resources within SupportLinc if you have an acute or severe concern.
Get started by logging in to TextCoach using your SupportLinc username and password.
Animo is built on the framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, otherwise known as CBT, and is based on the simple idea that what you think determines your feelings and your behavior.
This therapeutic approach helps people manage problems like anxiety, depression, and stress in a results-oriented manner by breaking the concern(s) down into smaller parts and addressing them individually. Unlike other therapy-based treatment methods, CBT deals with current problems rather than focusing on issues from the past, and provides practical methods to improve a participant’s state of mind.
This self-paced digital program is available at no cost through SupportLinc EAP. Get started by logging in to Animo using your SupportLinc username and password.
IU-sponsored medical plan members have access to emotional well-being resources through Learn to Live.
Built on the proven principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the program's digital tools are available anywhere, anytime. They can help you identify thoughts and behavior patterns that affect your emotional well-being – and work through them. You’ll learn effective ways to manage stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, and sleep issues.
Download the Learn to Live program flyer
To access Learn to Live:
Log in to anthem.com, go to My Health Dashboard, choose Programs, and select Emotional Well-being Resources.
Virtual Support Connect offers moderated group support sessions hosted by experienced counselors and subject matter experts on a wide variety of topics such as addiction, mindfulness, self-care, grief, caregiver support, and more.
All Virtual Support Connect meetings are completely anonymous and available at no cost through SupportLinc EAP.
SupportLinc EAP services for teens (Free)
Support your teenager by recognizing the signs and symptoms of a mental health concern and connecting them with a licensed counselor through SupportLinc EAP. They offer counseling, text therapy, and virtual coaching with licensed clinicians who specialize in treating adolescents. Get started by calling SupportLinc's 24-hour support line at 888-881-LINC (5462) or by logging in to SupportLinc.com.
Virtual visits with a therapist or psychologist
Children aged 10 to 17 who are covered by an IU-sponsored medical plan have access to online therapy visits through LiveHealth Online Psychology. To schedule a visit, log in to LiveHealth Online and add your child to your account. You will sign into your account to start the appointment, but your level of involvement during the actual visit is determined by the therapist, just like it is at an office. Covered children aged 18 or old must create their own account.
In-person visits with a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist
If your children are covered on your IU-sponsored medical plan, they have access to comprehensive mental and behavioral health care, including inpatient and outpatient therapy, counseling, and substance use disorder treatment. Find a provider in Anthem's network by calling 844-436-0920 or by using their online Find Care tool.
Child and Adolescent Counseling Resources
Find additional counseling resources on the Healthy IU Work + Life website.
Sustaining mental health requires time and effort. And like anything else, the more you invest in it, the stronger it becomes. Check out the resources below to help you get and stay mentally well.
Healthy IU is Indiana University’s workplace wellness program, serving the following populations:
Healthy IU offers a wide range of program options designed to improve your mind, body, and spirit, and are free for eligible participants. Visit healthy.iu.edu to check out their upcoming program schedule, or to browse their comprehensive online library of resources related to wellness and work/life.
Using a coach has always been an effective way to get your body in shape. Turns out, coaching is also great for making your mind stronger, too.
SupportLinc EAP includes access to free personalized coaching that can boost your emotional fitness and well-being. With guidance and tools provided by your SupportLinc Coach, you can change habits, establish new routines and build resilience.
For more information and help to decide if coaching through SupportLinc is right for you, call 1-888-881-5462 today.
Mental health apps, podcasts, and blogs have become popular self-care tools for many, and there are hundreds available to choose from that cover a wide range of topics. If you're unsure where to start, check out these recommendations from SupportLinc EAP.
If you're looking to boost your mindfulness, resiliency, or sleep habits, or learn how to support others facing mental health concerns, SupportLinc's free virtual toolkits are a great place to start. They include comprehensive resources on various topics such as resiliency, mindfulness, and mental health first aid. Log in to the links below using your SupportLinc username and password to get started.
Meditation Toolkit – Boost your self-confidence, empathy, compassion, and patience by practicing mindful meditation at the start of each day.
Mental Health First Aid Toolkit – Empowers you to develop skills to help identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses through tip sheets, flash courses, helpful apps, and more.
Mindfulness Toolkit – Audio lessons, tip sheets, and other resources to help you navigate through distractions and to live fully in the present moment.
Resiliency Toolkit – This toolkit provides you with resources to apply energy and passion to taking care of yourself.
Sleep Fitness Toolkit – Learn good sleep habits, which can be the difference between a good night’s sleep and an evening spent tossing and turning.
Unsure of where to start? Take the guesswork out of mental healthcare with SupportLinc's Mental Health Navigator. All you do is complete a short online survey to describe your emotions and feelings, and how they're impacting your everyday life. From there, SupportLinc will provide a personalized report that measures your overall well-being and offer customized care recommendations. Log in to SupportLinc at the link below to get started.
If you have suggestions for information or resources to include on this page, please let us know at askhr@iu.edu.
