Purdue University awarded Platinum Mental Health America Bell Seal for workplace mental health
Purdue University is proud to announce it has been awarded a Platinum 2025 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America. MHA is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health, well-being and illness prevention. Its work is informed, designed and led by the lived experience of those most affected. The Bell Seal is a first-of-its-kind workplace mental health certification recognizing employers striving to create mentally healthy workplaces for their employees.
“Purdue’s leadership team values and prioritizes employee mental health and the crucial role it plays in the overall wellness and success of our Purdue community,” said Amy Boyle, vice president for human resources. “Investing in programs and resources to support the mental health of our employees is an investment in the organization as well. Recognition of our efforts by MHA highlights the priority we continue to place on mental health awareness and care.”
The Bell Seal recognizes employer advances in workplace mental health by awarding Bronze, Silver,
Gold and Platinum recognition levels. In 2024 Purdue was recognized as a Silver Bell Seal recipient. MHA recognizes Bell Seal recipients as meeting or exceeding national standards for best workplace mental health practices. Only two in five employers meet the standards for Bell Seal certification. Purdue University underwent a rigorous evaluation of its policies and practices in four areas. Below are the four areas and Purdue’s scores in each:
- Workplace Culture (96%)
- Benefits that Support Mental Health (91%)
- Caring Beyond Compliance (89%)
- Holistic Wellness at Work (100%)
Purdue’s total score for 2025 was 94%, which meets the requirements for the Platinum level.
“Earning the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health certification again in 2025 at a higher level than last year is a powerful testament to our commitment to fostering a mentally healthy, supportive and inclusive work environment,” said Brandy Royer, associate director of benefits in Human Resources. “This national benchmark reflects our dedication to prioritizing employee well-being as a foundation for organizational success.”
To help faculty and staff (and dependents covered on a Purdue or Purdue Global health plan), there are resources available to help manage life’s daily challenges.
Purdue resources
Benefits-eligible employees (including dependents covered on a Purdue health plan) on the Purdue Fort Wayne and Purdue Northwest (Hammond and Westville) campuses and West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations all have behavioral health services and more available to them at no cost via Purdue’s Employee Assistance Program providers.
- AllOne Health provides behavioral health services to benefits-eligible employees and dependents covered on a Purdue health plan at the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations. To get started utilizing AllOne Health, call toll-free at 888-981-4692 or access the member portal at AllOneHealth/DeerOaks. Once on the website, click “sign up” and create an account using your email address and company code: purdue.
- Bowen Center is the provider of behavioral health services for benefits-eligible employees and their families on the Fort Wayne campus. Call 800-342-5653 for assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- AllOne Healthprovides behavioral health services to benefits-eligible employees and their families on the Northwest campuses (Hammond and Westville). Call 800-731-6501 or visit AllOne Health/NewAvenues to access the member portal. Once on the website, click “sign up” and create an account using your email address and company code: PurdueUNW.
- Health Advocate provides behavioral health services to Purdue Global employees 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 877-240-6863, emai [email protected] or visit the website to get started.
Additionally, the university’s Beyond the Surface mental health series, which is a call to action to normalize mental health struggles and prioritize mental wellness, shares videos and resources to help.
Anthem services
Purdue’s health plan coverage via Anthem for mental health conditions includes medication, office visits, testing, and in-patient and outpatient treatment. All Purdue health plans have parity (Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity) as well.
Courtesy of Anthem, benefits-eligible faculty and staff (West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Northwest employees) — as well as dependents covered on a Purdue health plan — have access to certain behavioral health resources. They are:
- LiveHealth Online Therapy
- LiveHealth Online Psychiatry
- LearntoLive
LiveHealth Online Therapy and LiveHealth Online Psychiatry provide online access to psychologists and medication management support for common behavioral conditions such as major depressive disorder, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Learn more here.
Another component of Anthem’s behavioral health services is LearntoLive, which offers a variety of digital behavioral health services based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles. Via LearntoLive, accessible through the Anthem portal, employees who are covered on a Purdue health plan have access to:
- Personalized, one-on-one coaching
- Support team, built by each individual of family and friends
- Mindfulness tools on-the-go
- Live and on-demand webinars
Available anywhere, anytime, LearntoLive tools can help individuals identify thoughts and behaviors that affect emotional well-being — and work through them. Via LearntoLive, individuals can learn effective ways to manage stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and sleep issues. To access LearntoLive, log in to anthem.com, go to “My Health Dashboard,” choose “Programs” and select “Emotional Well-being Resources.”
See the Mental Health Resources courtesy of Anthem webpage for more details.
“As we continue to focus on overall health and well-being via our Healthy Boiler Wellness Program, we focus on five main areas of overall wellness, including behavioral health,” said Candace Shaffer, associate vice president of benefits and payroll in Human Resources. “We want the Purdue family to know there are resources available to assist with any mental health needs they might face. Mental illnesses are real, and recovery is possible. We hope the tools and resources we share with the Purdue community help individuals navigate any challenges or concerns related to their mental health and well-being.”
Purdue University is committed to providing the best for its employees and looks forward to continuing work to ensure they uphold the standards the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health set forth.
Learn more
ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
To assist faculty and staff:
Faculty and staff can review the Mental Health Resources webpage for a variety of resources that support the behavioral health pillar of the Healthy Boiler Program, as well as for information on Purdue’s health plan coverage for mental health and substance abuse.
To assist students:
Faculty and staff who work with students or have a student at home can direct them to the resources below for behavioral health assistance. Note: United Healthcare Student Resources (UHCSR) — medical plan provider for students and graduate students — offers 292 unique in-network mental health providers serving at various locations within Tippecanoe County. The list is available here. Additionally, students have access to HealthiestYou, which provides virtual access to mental health care as part of UHCSR’s plan. All services are free for students covered under the UHCSR insurance plan.
Office of the Dean of Students
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
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