At the Intersection of Research and the Real World
Your health is more than doctor’s visits. It’s shaped by your access, opportunity, environment, and connection. The Center for Social Health and Well-Being at the Indiana University School of Social Work brings these factors together to improve outcomes for people and communities.
As mental health needs rise and social work workforce shortages affect every county in Indiana, the center focuses on real world solutions. By aligning research, education, and practice, IU’s School of Social Work connects faculty, students, and communities to develop approaches that create meaningful change across rural and urban settings.
Innovation in Well-Being
The Center for Social Health and Well-Being turns insight into action with research and work that strengthens social systems, improves outcomes, and expands access through:
- Evidence-based solutions
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Translating research into action
- Community partnership
- Workforce development
Together, these efforts create practical solutions that strengthen communities and improve health and well-being.