Mental Health Services
TRACS (Triage, Referral, Assistance, and Crisis Support) is the University of Kentucky's centralized mental health assessment, triage, and referral program. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, experiencing a crisis, struggling with stress/anxiety, or simply aren't sure where to start, TRACS is here to help.
We can help with concerns such as:
- Anxiety, stress, or depression
- Academic pressure or burnout
- Graduate or undergraduate student adjustment
- Relationship or family concerns
- Trauma or grief
- Crisis support and safety planning
- Connecting you with counseling, psychiatry, wellness programs, academic support, or community resources
- Clinical case management, care coordination, and resource navigation
Location
2nd Floor, East Wing of the Gatton Student Center
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
After Hours, Weekends, Holidays or University Closings: Please call 859-257-8701 (press #1)
- If you want to schedule an appointment, someone will return your call.
What to Expect
Step 1 — Meet with a Clinician
We'll spend time understanding what's happening and what you're hoping to accomplish.
Step 2 — Explore Your Options
Together, we'll discuss the resources and services that best fit your needs.
Step 3 — Develop a Plan
We'll help connect you with the right support, whether that's within UK or in the community.
If you are having thoughts of suicide, please reach out now by calling 859-218-7227, walking into the TRACS office or complete this form and someone will reach out to you.
In case of an emergency, contact UK Police:
On Campus: 911
Off-Campus: (859) 257-8573
Cell Phone: #8573
If you are having thoughts of suicide, please reach out now by calling 859-218-7227, walking into the TRACS office or complete this form and someone will reach out to you.
If you are at immediate risk of hurting yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Special Note
Note that in certain cases, including instances related to abuse and violence, university staff and faculty members are legally required to report information shared with them and cannot maintain complete confidentiality in those situations. However, the staff in the TRACS (Triage, Referral, Assistance, and Crisis Support) Hub, Counseling Center, and VIP (Violence Intervention and Prevention) Center can provide private and confidential resources. This means that if a client seeks support from one of these three units and discloses information in the process of receiving counseling, advocacy, or other professional services, the staff are generally not required to make a report.
All other units within Student Success are staffed by mandated reporters.