Campus partners, student organizations, and other offices can request a 30-60 minute training presentation from the Center for Support and Intervention. Trainings cover the reporting process to our office, what we provide for our students, ways to partner with our office and work collaboratively, and our staff directory.

In the Graduate and Professional Student Support Group, graduate and professional students can seek support around any number of issues that are interfering with or an outgrowth of their graduate/professional school study.

Common discussions include:

• stress of graduate/professional school
• lack of progress or productivity
• procrastination
• deciding whether or not to stay in a program
• problems with advisors or committees
• financial strain, often due to funding issues 

Some concerns, such as family or health issues, arise that are not specific to graduate/professional school but impact performance and progress. Many students seek out the group prior to major milestone events such as qualifying or major exams, dissertation/thesis defenses, and searching for jobs for post-graduation employment. Topics can vary from meeting to meeting depending on the needs of the students present. 

To participate in the Graduate and Professional Student Support Group, call the Counseling Center at (859) 257-8701.

POWER provides sexual health information and resources by engaging students with outreach opportunities through events, presentations, and clinics. For further information concerning Sexual Health offerings, please contact Elizabeth Finley at Elizabeth.finley@uky.edu.

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The Survivor Advocates at the VIP Center have received specialized training and education on survivor-centered and trauma-informed advocacy and support.  VIP Survivor Advocates can help survivors in a variety of ways, such as by providing emotional support and validation, linking to on-campus and community resources, assisting with formal reporting processes, connection to legal advocacy, safety planning, and academic, housing, and parking advocacy.  

VIP Survivor Advocate offices have been designed and informed by our Advocates and Survivors to create a trauma-informed environment that accommodates the physical, psychological, neurological, mental, and emotional needs of survivors.  When survivors are with a VIP Advocate, they can expect to have their safety prioritized, feel empowered and trusted to make the decisions that are safest and most productive for them and be the director of the conversation topics discussed.  

You may call (859) 257-3574 or email us at vipcenter@uky.edu to schedule an appointment with a free and confidential survivor advocate.  We offer to meet in person at the VIP Center, or HIPAA-compliant Zoom.  

Residence Life at the University of Kentucky provides an online form for the submission of concerns or reports related to residence hall experiences. This confidential and easy-to-use platform ensures that all issues are heard and addressed appropriately. Whether you are a student in need of guidance, a parent with questions about housing, or seeking support in any aspect of campus living, we are ready to listen and provide assistance. All submissions are reviewed by Residence Life staff, ensuring appropriate follow-up.

Please be aware that while Res Life makes every effort to handle your inquiry with the utmost care and a commitment to privacy, there may be times when the team must share information to comply with legal obligations or university policies.