Mental health | Human Resources

Individual therapy for you and your family

In-person and telehealth appointments at no cost to you Counseling with a therapist

Our therapists offer five free counseling sessions per year. Choose one who specializes in your concerns.

Currently $0 co-pay Telehealth from LiveHealth

Conduct a video visit with a professional for therapy and medication prescriptions.

More ways to support mental health

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY AND THE COMMONWEALTH

The Harris Center – University of Kentucky

The Harris Center provides high quality mental health services provided at an accessible cost.

FOR COUPLES

Individual, Relational and Financial Therapy Clinic (I-RAFT)

You’re offered in-person or telehealth appointments with a marriage and family therapist-in-training at the Individual, Relational and Financial Therapy Clinic.

FOR SUPERVISORS

Consultations

A supervisor can provide resources to help support health and well-being for their employees. Our mental health therapists are available to assist you.

Fact sheets, digital tools and apps

Get the facts about mental health conditions and find a range of digital tools and apps to support mental health.

Screenings for conditions

See if you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition after a few questions.

Substance use

We are a drug-free workplace and have various resources for persons with substance use disorder.

Suicide prevention

Learn to save a life. Become a mental health champion through research-backed QPR suicide prevention training.

Headspace

The Headspace app, free to eligible employees and their families, provides access to a variety of resources related to meditation and mindfulness.

Calming spaces

Calming spaces are great tools for supporting mental and emotional well-being in the workplace. They offer opportunities to slow down, recharge and decompress.

Call 911 for emergencies

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, such as imminent danger of causing harm to yourself or others, immediately call 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room.

If you or someone you know is currently in distress and considering suicide, immediately contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 (call, text or chat).

Contact UKHC EmPATH for any mental health or substance use crises: 859-562-3899; 1354 Bull Lea Road, Lexington, KY. Walk-ins welcome.

Crisis Intervention Support

Mental health therapists provide in-person or virtual support through group sessions in the event of a major change, loss or traumatic workplace event. They are available to offer management and employee guidance during challenging times. Supportive consultation is available for critical incidents, grief, suicide or sudden loss and other challenges impacting the work environment.

employeementalhealth@uky.edu
859-257-9355 (WELL) option 1

Presentation topics

Mental health therapists are available for more than challenging times in the workplace. You can work with our speakers and facilitators to plan a session that works for you — whether tried and true or a new one just for your group.

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News

December 19, 2022

Make the Most of Your Break

One thing I hear consistently from folks across campus is how much they value the winter break. For many, it feels like an oasis in a busy season—extra days off, a pause between semesters, a time of reset and (hopefully) renewal. However, many of us also tend to have high expectations of ourselves during this time—catch up on sleep/rest, travel, get projects done, host guests and meet holiday demands.

December 07, 2022

During the holidays, be observant to the challenges your loved one might be facing

The holidays are here. For those of us whose older loved one lives independently, this will be a chance to interact with and spend more time with them. It’s an opportunity to get a peek into their world; a chance to see for ourselves how they are coping with the onset of aging. Everyone experiences changes to their physical and mental abilities as they age. These changes can come on gradually or happen quickly. When we notice a change in our loved one’s condition and ask about it, they often downplay and minimize any new symptoms.

November 30, 2021

Hopeful things this holiday season

Hope is contagious. While the pandemic continues to impact us all, it also does not have to take up all the space in your life. We can embrace it as it is and find meaningful ways to celebrate. What do you enjoy about this season? You don’t have to celebrate a holiday this season to enjoy the many extra benefits such as store or online sales. Everyone will approach this season from their own lens and with their own experiences. And you know what? That’s OK. Here are a few reminders of ways to get the most out of this season and beyond:

November 30, 2021

Another holiday to remember

It’s that time again. Bring on the holiday movies, music, shopping, time with family and friends, specialty drinks at your favorite coffee shop, home and store decorations and yes, time off of work for many of us. Unfortunately, we’d hoped we wouldn’t be reviewing CDC tips for safer ways to celebrate the holiday season again in 2021, but here we are. Even amid the ongoing pandemic, it’s a festive season, so let’s make it the best we can.