Students - Crisis Services
Emergency Services
In any life-threatening situation, such as suicide attempt, alcohol or drug overdose, or serious mental health crisis, call 911 or proceed immediately to the Patti A. Clay Emergency Room located on the Eastern Bypass (phone: 859-623-3131).
Crisis Services
Counseling support is available to students experiencing crisis involving traumatic events and emotional trauma during the Center's operating hours. The Counseling Center hours are:
| Fall and Spring Semester | Summer Session |
| Monday - Thursday- 8am-5pm Friday - 8am - 4:30pm |
Monday - Friday 8am - noon, 1pm - 4:30 pm |
Because the Counseling Center is not open on weekends, holidays, and at night, students in need of crisis services may call the following for assistance:
Suicide Hotline: |
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) |
Crisis Hotline: |
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) |
Community Crisis Hotline: |
1-800-928-8000 |
Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center: |
1-800-656-4673 |
EKU Campus Police: |
1-859-622-2821 2-2821 (campus phone) |
