Rooted Health Institute · Student Resources
Student Wellness & Mental Health
Supporting the whole student. Strengthening the journey.
At Rooted Health Institute, your success is about more than coursework and certifications. School, work, family, finances, and personal challenges can be difficult to balance. You deserve access to trustworthy information, encouragement, and help finding appropriate support.
You are not alone
Need Someone to Talk To?
Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, loneliness, or other life challenges, there are people and organizations you can reach out to. You do not have to wait for a crisis to ask for help.
Need help now?
Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 in the United States. For immediate physical danger or a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Trusted starting points
Mental Health & Community Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential emotional and crisis support, 24 hours a day. Call or text 988.
Visit 988 Lifeline ↗Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained volunteer crisis counselor.
Visit Crisis Text Line ↗Indiana 211
Find local assistance with housing, food, utilities, mental health referrals, and other community needs. Dial 211.
Visit Indiana 211 ↗Find Treatment
Search for mental health and substance use treatment providers through SAMHSA's national directory.
FindTreatment.gov ↗NAMI
Education, peer support, and information for people affected by mental health conditions and their families.
Explore NAMI ↗Student & Family Support
For high-school students, a school counselor, social worker, or trusted school support professional can be a helpful first contact.
Students under 18 should follow their school's established support and safety procedures.
Additional community mental health resource
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Founded by Taraji P. Henson, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation works to reduce mental health stigma and expand access to culturally responsive mental health resources, particularly for Black and underserved communities.
Explore the foundation’s mental health information, community programs, and available support resources directly through its official website. Program eligibility and availability may vary.
Explore the Foundation’s Resources ↗
Independent resource: This listing is informational and does not indicate a formal partnership, endorsement, or affiliation between Rooted Health Institute and the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation.
Whole-student success
Support for Life's Challenges
Stress & Anxiety
Strategies and resources for navigating overwhelm and uncertainty.
Grief & Loss
Information and referrals for difficult life transitions.
Work, School & Family
Support for balancing competing responsibilities.
Financial & Basic Needs
Connections to community resources that may ease everyday pressures.
Academic Pressure
Encouragement to communicate early with instructors about academic barriers.
Resilience & Burnout
Practical education on rest, healthy boundaries, and sustainable routines.
For enrolled RHI students
Request Help Finding Support
Enrolled students may contact Rooted Health Institute for assistance identifying available resources and appropriate referral options. RHI does not currently advertise itself as a provider of therapy or clinical mental health treatment.
Student support request form: Coming soon. Until a secure request process and staff response protocol are in place, please use the verified resources above for direct support.
Do not send diagnoses, detailed medical information, or crisis disclosures through general website contact forms. This page and any future RHI request form are not emergency services and are not continuously monitored.
Growing our community
Wellness Education & Workshops
RHI is exploring future workshops on stress management, resilience, grief, self-care, and balancing education with daily life. Workshop details will be shared once qualified facilitators and dates are confirmed.
Community partnership opportunity
Become a Student Wellness Partner
Are you a licensed mental health professional, counselor, social worker, behavioral health organization, or community partner? Rooted Health Institute is developing a network of qualified professionals and organizations interested in donating time, offering educational workshops, or helping students connect with resources.
Submitting an interest form does not authorize direct services to students. Credential verification, safeguarding requirements, and appropriate agreements will apply.
Complete Partner Interest Form ↗Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Does RHI provide therapy or clinical counseling?
No. This page currently provides educational information and links to outside resources. Clinical counseling is not advertised as an RHI service.
Can prospective students use these resources?
Yes. The public resource links on this page are available to prospective students, enrolled students, families, and other visitors.
What if I need immediate help?
Call or text 988 for mental health or emotional crisis support. If there is immediate physical danger or a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Will asking for resources affect my enrollment?
Seeking mental health information or asking for help locating resources is not, by itself, an academic disciplinary matter. Any specific academic accommodations or safety decisions follow applicable RHI policies and law.
Are services free?
988 and Crisis Text Line are free. Outside providers may charge fees; insurance coverage and sliding-scale options vary. Confirm costs directly with each provider.
Can high-school students access support?
Public resources are available to high-school students. RHI-facilitated support for minors must follow applicable consent, school-partnership, safeguarding, and reporting procedures.
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