As individuals who work closely with UK students, you may encounter distressed students in your offices or classrooms. Your role could be a crucial and positive one in identifying and referring students who are experiencing difficulty with academic, career, or personal concerns.
What You Can Do
You may want to talk to the student directly and express your concern. Listen openly to the student and reserve judgment. Often, a caring individual who is willing to take the time to listen can make a big difference.
If the student needs or wants further support, you, or the student, can make a referral by completing the form at this site:
Students seeking services at the Counseling Center should attend an appointment with the TRACS (Triage, Referral, Assistance, and Crisis Support) office first (see above form). The TRACS office is open M-F, 8 am - 5 pm and is located on the 3rd Floor East Wing of the Gatton Student Center.
Students may call (859) 257-8701 for after hours support (press 1 at the recording).
If you want to consult with a mental health clinician about your concerns for a student or how to approach a student, call (859) 257-8701 (press 1 if you get a recording). If you know the student is working with a clinician at the Counseling Center, you may share info with our office by calling the number listed above.
Crisis/Urgent Situations
Call TRACS at (859) 218-7227 and let them know the student needs urgent support. After hours, call (859) 257-8701 and press 1.
If a student has a weapon or threatens you, call 911.
We consider a situation to be a crisis when there is:
- Imminent danger of physical harm to self and/or others, and/or
- Disabling emotional distress, e.g., insomnia, uncontrollable crying, agitation, inability to manage daily tasks.