4 Accommodations, leave, and counseling
Accommodations: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
Reasonable accommodations may be available for mental conditions. As described in the ADA FAQ,
Under the ADA, a disability is “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities.”[2]
For details and contacts, visit:
Leave coverage: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)
Many absences related to mental conditions are eligible to be covered by the FMLA. Per the IU Human Resources FMLA information website below,
The FMLA is a federal law which entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave.[3]
For details and procedures, visit:
Counseling: IU Employee Assistance Program (IUEAP)
The IUEAP is available to full-time IU employees seeking counseling. As described by their website:
The IU Employee Assistance Program is a voluntary program that provides professional, confidential counseling to help individuals bring their life into better balance, when day-to-day activities are interrupted by stress. Common reasons to use IUEAP services include:
- Depression
- Stress and anxiety
- Conflict in the workplace
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- Family and marital problems
- Grief and loss[4]
For more information, including details about the services provided, visit:
Counseling: IU Health Center Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
IU Health Center’s CAPS is available to IU Bloomington students, their spouses, and their dependents. Per their website:
Need to talk to someone who cares? Come to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) on the fourth floor of the Health Center. Our trained, professional staff will give you the confidential support you need.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re having a serious mental health crisis or you just want to discuss a problem with someone—we’re here for you. And we know that mental health treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. We’ll customize your care to your situation.[5]
For more information, including details about the services provided and additional workshops, visit:
Counseling: National, Statewide, and Area-Specific Resources
Additional resources, including online services, are available. For more information, visit COUNSELING RESOURCES on the Healthy IU website.
More resources
If you’d like to learn more, visit the following. Many reference students specifically but the content applies across contexts.
- Job Accommodation Network
- Academic Accommodations for Students with Psychiatric Disabilities, University of Washington
- Students with Mental Health Conditions, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- University of Illinois
