Mental health
Bloomington Resources:
- IU Health Behavioral Health Services offers comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders for adults.
- Centerstone Bloomington provides addiction and psychiatric treatment, children and family counseling, crisis and urgent care, and housing services.
- NAMI Greater Bloomington Area offers free mental health support, online groups, resources, and education for residents across the counties.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides extensive information on mental health disorders, research updates, and guidance on finding help.
- Mental Health America (MHA) offers screening tools, educational content, and resources to promote mental health awareness and support.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) features a treatment locator, crisis helpline, and information on substance use and mental health services.
- HelpGuide provides practical articles and resources on mental health topics, including stress, anxiety, and relationships.
- Verywell Mind offers expert-reviewed articles on mental health, wellness, and coping strategies.
- Psych Central delivers information on mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-assessment tools.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress.
- Crisis Text Line offers free, 24/7 support via text message for individuals in crisis.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides information, resource referrals, and support for individuals facing mental health challenges.
- BetterHelp connects individuals with licensed therapists for flexible, online therapy sessions.
- Talkspace offers therapy and psychiatric services through messaging and video with licensed providers.
- 7 Cups provides free emotional support through trained volunteer listeners and affordable online counseling.
nutrition and body
Healthy IU Nutrition Counseling provides free virtual nutrition counseling for IU students and staff, focusing on intuitive eating, weight management, and specialized diets.
IU Health Nutrition Counseling offers personalized dietary advice and meal planning to support medical and lifestyle goals, open to the public.
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard a Bloomington-based food justice nonprofit offering access to healthy foods and free nutrition and cooking workshops.
ChooseMyPlate.gov a USDA resource with interactive tools, meal plans, and educational materials to help users build balanced meals and healthy eating habits.
EatRight.org (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) offers science-based nutrition tips, articles on dietary needs by age/lifestyle, and a searchable directory of registered dietitians.
IU Health Nutrition Counseling offers personalized dietary advice and meal planning to support medical and lifestyle goals, open to the public.
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard a Bloomington-based food justice nonprofit offering access to healthy foods and free nutrition and cooking workshops.
ChooseMyPlate.gov a USDA resource with interactive tools, meal plans, and educational materials to help users build balanced meals and healthy eating habits.
EatRight.org (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) offers science-based nutrition tips, articles on dietary needs by age/lifestyle, and a searchable directory of registered dietitians.
Fitness and sleep
IU Recreational Sports provides students and affiliates access to fitness facilities, intramurals, outdoor adventures, and personal training.
IU Health Sleep Apnea Education Center specializes in treating sleep disorders to improve rest, focus, and long-term health outcomes.
Sleep Foundation features research-backed information on sleep hygiene, circadian rhythms, sleep disorders, and tips for better rest.
Fitness Blender offers free home workout videos for all fitness levels, including strength, cardio, stretching, and yoga routines.
IU Health Sleep Apnea Education Center specializes in treating sleep disorders to improve rest, focus, and long-term health outcomes.
Sleep Foundation features research-backed information on sleep hygiene, circadian rhythms, sleep disorders, and tips for better rest.
Fitness Blender offers free home workout videos for all fitness levels, including strength, cardio, stretching, and yoga routines.
Digital wellness
IU Media School Digital Wellness Initiative focuses on the health impacts of digital media use, offering resources and programming to promote balance and mindfulness in the digital space.
IU IT Training: Managing Tech Overload provides tools and courses on reducing screen fatigue, improving digital organization, and staying focused in tech-heavy environments.
Monroe County Public Library Digital Literacy Resources offers community workshops on healthy tech use, digital skills, and reducing overexposure to screens.
Center for Humane Technology promotes responsible tech design and personal tech mindfulness, with courses, podcasts, and action guides for individuals and communities.
Common Sense Media: Digital Well-Being provides parents, educators, and students with age-appropriate tools for healthy screen use, social media balance, and online boundaries.
IU IT Training: Managing Tech Overload provides tools and courses on reducing screen fatigue, improving digital organization, and staying focused in tech-heavy environments.
Monroe County Public Library Digital Literacy Resources offers community workshops on healthy tech use, digital skills, and reducing overexposure to screens.
Center for Humane Technology promotes responsible tech design and personal tech mindfulness, with courses, podcasts, and action guides for individuals and communities.
Common Sense Media: Digital Well-Being provides parents, educators, and students with age-appropriate tools for healthy screen use, social media balance, and online boundaries.
Communication and boundaries
IU Student Advocates Office assists IU students in navigating academic and personal challenges by fostering self-advocacy, conflict resolution, and time management.
Bloomington Center for Connection offers counseling and workshops centered on relational health, emotional literacy, and compassionate communication.
IU CAPS Workshops on Boundaries and Assertiveness provides students with access to free group sessions on setting healthy boundaries, assertive communication, and managing interpersonal dynamics.
Greater Good Science Center: Communication Skills features science-based articles and guided practices on improving empathy, listening, conflict resolution, and relationship health.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace Toolkit based on the work of therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab, this toolkit includes downloadable guides and prompts for establishing and maintaining boundaries.
Bloomington Center for Connection offers counseling and workshops centered on relational health, emotional literacy, and compassionate communication.
IU CAPS Workshops on Boundaries and Assertiveness provides students with access to free group sessions on setting healthy boundaries, assertive communication, and managing interpersonal dynamics.
Greater Good Science Center: Communication Skills features science-based articles and guided practices on improving empathy, listening, conflict resolution, and relationship health.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace Toolkit based on the work of therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab, this toolkit includes downloadable guides and prompts for establishing and maintaining boundaries.
