Accessibility Resources — removing barriers that prevent equal opportunities to individuals who have disabilities including Campus Accessibility Guide with map and details of accessibility of each building with wheelchair accessible restrooms, ramps and elevators
College of Engineering Offices for Inclusion and Success
Minority Engineering Program — Established in 1974, our programs have been nationally recognized and replicated to advance engineering learning, discovery, and engagement in fulfillment of the Land Grant promise through outreach, recruitment and retention of historically underrepresented students in their pursuit to become extraordinary Purdue engineers.
Women in Engineering Program — From mentoring to career development, WIEP continually encourages current and future women engineering students by providing interesting and engaging programming relevant to their lives. WIEP programs are a place to learn, discover and explore aspects of engineering and connect with others who are also interested. They are a place of encouragement, support and positive perspectives for those who are interested in following their dreams by pursuing an engineering degree.
Emergency loans are available through Student Support Services for financial assistance
QPR Suicide Prevention training — a 2-hour free training for faculty, students, and staff to learn how to recognize the warning signs for suicide and assist those in need
Campus Accessibility Guide — map and details of accessibility of each building with wheelchair accessible restrooms, ramps and elevators
All Students
Office of the Dean or Students (ODOS) — ODOS provides resources and support for students Center for Advocacy, Response and Education, Counseling and Psychological Services, Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life, Off-Campus Housing, Parent & Family Connections, Student Health Services, Student Legal Services, and Student Rights and Responsibilities. These include helping students with withdrawals after drop/add deadline or if they are planning on withdrawing from registering from classes for an extended period of time. If student is struggling even after accommodations from the Disability Resource Center, ODOS can provide a student support specialist.
Disability Resource Center (DRC) — Students can set up accommodations with DRC before or during the semester. A DRC support specialist is assigned to each student and will discuss the student’s specific needs/ advice regarding courses and research.
Student of concern report can be used by faculty, staff, graduate assistances and others to send information to the Office of the Dean of students to aid a struggling student.
Purdue Promise — financial support, and coaching, college transition assistance for 21st Century Scholars who’s total family income is less than $50,000 per year
Veterans Success Center — empowering veterans and military students with guidance and access to education benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development
Purdue Graduate Bridge Program — funded summer research and mentoring providing advanced preparation for incoming graduate students
Graduate School Workshops series include resources for Grad Students and Postdocs including Budgeting, Interviewing, Postdoc Orientation, Responsible Conduct of Research, LinkedIn, Fellowship applications, Taxes
Services for Success has a list of Graduate Student Life Organizations, Diversity and Cultural Resources and Health and Wellness activities (Group X, Personal training, etc…).
In the event of an emergency, call 911 on campus, or call PUPD main phone number. Purdue Police Department Crisis Intervention Team officers are accessed through dialing 911 (on West Lafayette campus only).
ProtoCall CAPS Crisis Line is available after business hours. Please call 765-494-6995, and press “1” to speak with a clinician.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) — SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline — call 800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 — is available 24/7 with crisis counseling and other support for people who are going through emotional distress from a disaster, including infectious disease outbreaks. Spanish speakers text Hablanos to 66746.
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. The Crisis Text Line connects you to a live, trained volunteer who can provide support — medical advice is not provided.
If concerned about the immediate safety of a student, call 765-494-8221 for Purdue University Police Department to conduct a ‘Welfare Check’ (they will go around to a student’s residence to make sure they are OK).
Office of Institutional Equity — Reporting sexual harassment (including sexual violence or sexual exploitation), relationship violence, or stalking
Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE) — provides confidential options and resources related to sexual harassment (including sexual violence or sexual exploitation), relationship violence, or stalking, is available through CARE website and by calling 765-495-2273 any time of the day or night.
University-wide anonymous reporting hotline and phone number (1-866-818-2620) to report unethical or illegal behavior, or misconduct.
Office of the Graduate School Ombuds — informal, neutral, and confidential (within limits of university policy) resource for graduate students and provides advice, referrals and offers options for students.
Faculty Ombudsperson — provides confidential, informal, and impartial, and independent advice and assistance with the informal resolution of faculty concerns at the University level
Student Legal Services — free information for undergraduate, graduate and professional students regarding a variety of legal issues including renter-landlord issues, criminal and small claims, notary services, family law, power of attorney, alcohol issues, and other matters.
The Office of the Dean of Students remains available to assist students during normal office hours (8am-5pm, M-F). No appointment is necessary. You can reach the Office of the Dean of Students by phone at 765-494-1747 or by email at odosmain@purdue.edu. The Office of the Dean of Students is also available for drop-in appointments if you do not have the ability to communicate by phone or email.
Center for Healthy Living — available for faculty staff, retirees, and their family members 8 weeks and older including J-1 Visa plan participants. Services to treat common illnesses, manage chronic conditions, provide preventive care and promote overall health.
Greater Lafayette
IU Health Arnett Hospital Emergency Medicine, 5165 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN. Phone: (765) 448-8000
IU Health Arnett Urgenty Care, 253 Sagamore Pkwy. W, West Lafayette, IN. Phone: (765) 448-8000
Franciscan Health Hospital Emergency Room, 1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN. Phone: (765) 502-4000
Franciscan ExpressCare West Lafayette, 909 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette, IN. Phone: (765) 463-6262
Sycamore Springs, 833 Park E. Blvd., Lafayette, IN. Phone: (765) 743-4400
River Bend Hospital, 2900 N. River Rd, West Lafayette, IN. Phone: (765) 464-0400
Online Mental Health Resources
NIH OITE is also concentrating heavily on wellness. They have offered workshops, small group discussions etc. Most of the workshops have been recorded so if you have missed them you can still have access to the information.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) — the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization — educates, advocates, listens and leads to help build better lives for those affected by mental illness. NAMI Helpline can be reached at 800-950-NAMI (6264), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email info@nami.org. Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting “NAMI” to 741741 – 24/7-crisis support via text message.
Mental Health America (MHA) — the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness. The Crisis Center Hotline can be reached via 765-742-0244 (call or text) or toll-free at 877-419-1632 for any problem at any time.
USA Mental Health First Aid — Compilation of tips from the Mental Health First Aid curriculum to help you care for your own and your loved one’s mental health.
