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!