Students who are in Kentucky may have access to certain counseling services on campus if they need them, out-of-state students would not (due to issues with practicing outside state lines). Any student can call the after hours clinician on UK Counseling Center's website. They can also assist out-of-state students in finding care in their area. There is also a helpful list of free resources for students below that UK Counseling recommends:
Counseling services listed on Distance Learning website: http://www.uky.edu/ukonline/student-services-0
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK; also has an online chat service at their website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Crisis Textline: Text “go” to 741-741
Therapist Finder: locate mental health providers in a person’s area; https://therapists.psychologytoday.com
Useful apps for self-care:
Headspace
Calm
Breathe2Relax
Relax Melodies
iCounselor Anxiety
Depression Check
If you are concerned about your physical safety or you feel you are at imminent risk of harming yourself or others, please call UK Police Department at 859-257-8573 (#8573 from a mobile phone) if you are on campus or call 911 immediately.