Mental Health Resources

If you are in crisis, need someone to talk to, or are concerned about someone who may be in crisis, please reach out to one of the following resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

988
988lifeline.org

Crisis Text Line 

(Text LOU to 741-741) 

The Trevor Project 

1-866-488-7386 
thetrevorproject.org 

Trans Lifeline 

1-877-565-8860
translifeline.org

University of Louisville Resources

Counseling Center 

• 502-852-6585
• After hours, please contact Seven Counties Crisis and Information Center: 502-589-4313

HSC Counseling Services (Health Science students)

• Phone: 502-852-0996
• Emergency Psychiatry at University of Louisville Hospital: 502-562-3120
• UofL Department of Public Safety: 502-852-6111
• 911

Campus Health Services and Student Psychiatric Services

• Belknap Campus (all students) Phone: 502-852-6479
• Health Science Campus (Health Science students) Phone: 502-852-6446

External Resources

National Alliance on Mental Illness (Louisville) 

Their mission is to strengthen families and individuals affected by mental illness through education and support. 

• NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
• Text Support: Text "NAMI" to 741741 or "SCRUBS" to 741741 for immediate assistance.

Metro United Way 2-1-1

2-1-1 is a free and confidential information and referral service that helps people face life challenges, often for the first time, by connecting them to the local resources they need. It’s available in over 100 languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Kentucky Resource Line: 877-566-4968
• Indiana Resource Line: 866-211-9966

Kentucky Counseling Center (KCC)

The KCC provides telehealth, case management, and psychiatry (medication) services for both adults and children. 

• Phone: 855-592-0092