Services

The following services are available for all currently enrolled MIU students.

MIU supports mental health for all of its community, not just our students! All resources below are available for staff and faculty unless designated as "students only."

1:1 Support Session

1:1 support sessions are no-pressure consultations where you meet with our licensed counselor individually. Sessions can be in person, on teams/zoom, or over the phone, whichever you prefer.  1:1 sessions are a chance for us to hear what is going on for you and discuss resources that might be helpful for you. Sessions are always free and confidential.

To schedule a session, email Clint Cunningham at ccunningham@miu.edu. Clint is available for same-day sessions if you email him by 2pm CST. 

*Students only

Inspiration & Awareness via the MIU App

Check out the MIU app for updates, inspiration, resources, mental health awareness and more! Sign in with your student email after downloading the app from the app store or google play store. If you have any trouble getting access to the app, contact student life at studentlife@miu.edu and they'll get you sorted!




*Students only

Self-Guided Support via the Mindlyte App

Mindlyte is a self-guided wellness support. The app includes self-assessments, gentle daily reminders, curated articles and more. Mindlyte is free for students, staff, and faculty. Simply download the app onto your phone and sign in using your miu.edu email address. Download the app via the app store or google play store. If you're having any trouble accessing the app, please email personalsupport@miu.edu



Peer Support Groups

Peer support groups are organized and hosted by peers. To learn more about on-campus emotional peer support, contact your student government at stugov@miu.edu

Substance use support groups and grief support groups can be found on our resources page

Check out our current and past events. We're always looking for more event ideas. If you're passionate about something mental health related and would like to host or suggest an event, please let us know! 

Individual Therapy via BetterHelp

BetterHelp.com is an online teletherapy resource. As a student at MIU, you get free access to BetterHelp for 3 months per academic year. This offering includes 4 free sessions per month, unlimited texting support, and a wide variety of therapists available. Betterhelp options are available for staff and faculty as well. 

To learn more about BetterHelp, please visit their website: BetterHelp.com

To request Betterhelp support, click here



Individual Therapy via META

META is an online teletherapy resource specifically designed for college campuses. META is an app that you download to your phone and allows you to shop for your therapist (rather than be matched with a therapist like with Betterhelp) and offers free consultations. META also curates mental health articles specifically for colleges via their BUZZ section. 

To access META, simply download the app from google play or apple store, then sign in using your miu.edu email address. That's it! Everything is in your hands - who you meet with, when you meet, and how you pay. Everything is confidential, even MIU doesn't see who uses the app. 


Our Life and Wellness Coaching program connects MIU-affiliated life and wellness coaches with students. Coaches help you identify a vision for your wellness, become aware, clear, and aligned with why you really want to reach your personal wellness goals, and then help you get there. 

To begin your journey, click here


*Students only

Crisis Supports and Other Resources

There are a lot of caring people and organizations in the world. If you're experiencing a crisis or looking for more support, check out our list of resources on this page. 


Other MIU Support Services

Career Services

MIU has a great career services office ready to help you practice your interview skills, refine your resume, join an internship, and so much more! 

Check out the Career Services website for lots of information or reach out to the Director of Career Services, Ayesha Sengupta, at asengupta@miu.edu

Accessibility (ADA) Services

Looking for information on Emotional Support Animals and ADA accommodations? 

Check out the MIU Accessbility Services website or reach out to our accessibility officer, Lydia Hickman, at studentlife@miu.edu.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Support

The purpose of MIU’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is to introduce the concepts and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to students, staff, and faculty of MIU. Please see the website for further information and Spring ’22 report.

If you have any questions, please contact Nahom Abegaze, Assistant Director of DEI and Associate Dean, at nabegaze@miu.edu.

Student Success Support for Online Students

Coming Soon!

Writing Center

IT Helpdesk

Need technical support? 

Check out the IT homepage here or contact the IT team by creating a helpdesk ticket here. (Pro tip: Give plenty of details about the problem you're experiencing so they can help you faster!)