Partnership Spotlight: Butler University

The future of student support just landed Indianapolis! Wayhaven is proud to announce our latest partnership with Butler University!

Dr. Bridget Yuhas, Executive Director of Strategy, Assessment, & Operations shared, “College is an incredible time of growth, but it’s not without challenges. We know students may hesitate to reach out in moments of stress, or they may need support late at night when our offices aren’t open. Wayhaven gives them a safe, immediate, and campus-specific resource that’s always available.”

Nii Abrahams, Senior Director for Student Experience & Engagement, said that this investment reflects Butler’s holistic philosophy of student care.

“No two students experience college in exactly the same way,” Abrahams explained. “Some feel most comfortable connecting face-to-face, while others prefer starting with a more private option. By pairing our traditional services with innovative tools like Wayhaven, we make sure every student has a pathway to care that works for them.”

At a time when nearly two-thirds of college students report mental health as a leading factor in considering withdrawal, Butler is leaning into innovation and compassion. Through our partnership, students at Butler will now have 24/7 access to campus-specific, AI-powered well-being coaches, meeting them where they are, when they need it most.

Why it matters:

• Butler is bridging tradition and innovation, pairing trusted support services with new tools to help today’s students to help students engage safely and confidentially.

• Wayhaven’s platform is built on Butler’s ecosystem, helping students navigate stress, build resilience, and discover resources tailored to their unique campus experience.

• This collaboration reflects a growing trend in higher education: complementing counseling centers with scalable, proactive support.

Butler students have already begun sharing powerful reflections on their experience with the tool and what it means for their community:

"I really liked how it took in what i was saying and gave feedback that felt real. sometimes apps will just tell you to breathe or something but this one really made me think about what i was feeling and how to move forward."‍

"It was nice to have a confidentially aspect that I wasn’t being vulnerable with a person or being judged"

‍From expanding access to reducing stigma, Butler is helping shape the future of student well-being and Wayhaven is honored to be part of that vision. A huge shout out to Dr. Bridget Yuhas and Dr. Khalilah Marbury for their diligent efforts to make this partnership a reality.

Here’s to a bold, compassionate step forward. Go Dawgs!

Read the full Butler press release here.