The Psychology Department at UK is committed to supporting our students. The University has a number of resources available to students and our goal is to make the processes of accessing these resources as transparent as possible so everyone has what they need to succeed. Please check this page often as we are frequently updating it.
Financial Resources
Wintercare - The WinterCare program is sponsored by utility and gas companies across Kentucky. Grants and credits can be issued to qualified families that need help. The program was created to assist those in need with paying their heating bills during the winter months.Community Action - Community Action Council prevents, reduces and eliminates poverty for individuals, families and communities through direct services and advocacy.LIHEAP - The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. We provide federally funded assistance in managing costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization and energy-related minor home repairs.Spectrum - Spectrum offers need-based internet connection - especially for familiesInternational Student and Scholar Services - International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) provides a number of services for current international students, including support and information about student employment, health coverage and others. ISSS provides immigration advising which allows international students to achieve their academic, professional and research goals.UKY Financial Aid Office - The mission of the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships is to provide financial aid to students who would be unable to attend the University without such assistance.Money CATS - Through the MoneyCATS peer mentorship team, Financial Wellness is geared toward engaging students in financial literacy programs and providing a place for Students to understand their finances.Basic Needs Hub - We help connect you with resources related to all four components of student success: academic success, wellness, finances, and belonging.
Academic Resources
UK Center for Academic Enrichment and Support - CARES is an academic support unit in the Office for Student Success. Major services and programs include the following: Academic Progress Sessions, Individual Tutoring, Study Groups, Monitored Study, Study Skills Workshops, Individual Study Skills Sessions, Peer Academic Coaching (PAC), Enrichment and Engagement Programs, Summer Bridge Programs, study space, a computer lab, and assistance with personal issues which may include referrals to other campus resources.UK First Generation Student Advising - First-Generation Student Services supports first-generation students (neither parent or guardian has a 4-year degree) at the University of Kentucky from recruitment to graduation through research-based programs, resources, best practices, and campus-wide advocacy about the needs of students who are the first in their families to go to college.International Student and Scholar Services - International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) provides a number of services for current international students, including support and information about student employment, health coverage and others. ISSS provides immigration advising which allows international students to achieve their academic, professional and research goals.UKY Financial Aid Office - The mission of the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships is to provide financial aid to students who would be unable to attend the University without such assistance.Basic Needs Hub - We help connect you with resources related to all four components of student success: academic success, wellness, finances, and belonging.Stuckert Career Center - The Career Center provides comprehensive career development programming, resources, and services for the student body and new graduates.Student Employment - Helps UK students find jobs
Food Resources
Hope Center - Provides care to people without homes, and people at-risk of homelessness with employment, food, health, and recovery servicesThe Community Inn - Three meals a day, shower and restroom facilities, mail receipt, a telephone, clean clothing and shelterLexington Rescue Mission — Potter’s House - Help with food, finding affordable housing, getting off the streets, connecting to treatment, transitional housing, finding lasting employment, and re-entering the community after incarceration.Big Blue Pantry - The Big Blue Pantry is the free, on-campus student food pantry. We are open to all students - all you need is an active UK Student ID!ONE Community Café - Located on the second floor of Erikson Hall, the mission of ONE, the on-campus community cafe, is to provide enrolled UK students access to balanced, nutritious meals for just $1.00. Stop in and get an entree and 2 sides to-go, with vegan options available.
Housing Resources
Hope Center - Provides care to people without homes, and people at-risk of homelessness with employment, food, health, and recovery servicesThe Community Inn - Three meals a day, shower and restroom facilities, mail receipt, a telephone, clean clothing and shelterLexington Rescue Mission — Potter’s House - Help with food, finding affordable housing, getting off the streets, connecting to treatment, transitional housing, finding lasting employment, and re-entering the community after incarceration.Rent Assistance & Affordable Housing KY Refugee ministries - Together as a community, we resettle refugees and welcome immigrants. Through KRM, you encourage hope, advocate for newcomers, and transform the lives of those seeking safety.
LGBTQ+ Resources
The Network/LA Red - Working to End partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, BDSM, polyamorous, and queer communities.The Northwest Network - Supports the self-determination and safety of bisexual, transgender, lesbian, and gay survivors of abuse through education, organizing, and advocacy.The Anti-Violence Project - Provides services to survivors of all forms of violence and to those who support themLexington Pride Community Services Organization (PCSO) - Provides services and community to LGBTQIA+ individuals in Lexington.Office of LGBTQ* Resources - LGBTQ* Resources is the University of Kentucky's central hub for accessing information, groups, and services related to diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
Womxn's Resources
Chrysalis House - Provide family-oriented treatment and recovery support for women with substance use disorders.
Counseling Resources
Family Counseling Service, Inc. - Family Counseling Service is a nonprofit mental health service provider located in Lexington, Kentucky. The mission of FCS is to provide high quality, affordable mental health counseling for adults, couples, families, adolescents and children of Central Kentucky. The Agency is dedicated to serving all Central Kentuckians including those who are unemployed, uninsured, or can't afford their co-pay.The Nest - Offers early childhood education and care, family assistance, counseling and advocacy for survivors of intimate partner violence, and education and support for parents.UK — Family Center - Provides services to families with young childrenChrysalis House - Provide family-oriented treatment and recovery support for women with substance use disorders.Lexington Rescue Mission — Potter’s House - Help with food, finding affordable housing, getting off the streets, connecting to treatment, transitional housing, finding lasting employment, and re-entering the community after incarceration.Counseling Center - Offers no cost counseling services to UK students.Harris, Jr. Psychological Services Center - Offers in-person psychotherapy and psychological assessment services (e.g., adult and child ADHD assessment, learning disability assessment, personality and intellectual assessment)).
Employment Resources
Hope Center - Provides care to people without homes, and people at-risk of homelessness with employment, food, health, and recovery services
Family Counseling Service, Inc. - Family Counseling Service is a nonprofit mental health service provider located in Lexington, Kentucky. The mission of FCS is to provide high quality, affordable mental health counseling for adults, couples, families, adolescents and children of Central Kentucky. The Agency is dedicated to serving all Central Kentuckians including those who are unemployed, uninsured, or can't afford their co-pay.Lexington Rescue Mission — Potter’s House - Help with food, finding affordable housing, getting off the streets, connecting to treatment, transitional housing, finding lasting employment, and re-entering the community after incarceration.International Student and Scholar Services - International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) provides a number of services for current international students, including support and information about student employment, health coverage and others. ISSS provides immigration advising which allows international students to achieve their academic, professional and research goals.Stuckert Career Center - The Career Center provides comprehensive career development programming, resources, and services for the student body and new graduates.Student Employment - Helps UK students find jobs.
Family Resources
Family Counseling Service, Inc. - Family Counseling Service is a nonprofit mental health service provider located in Lexington, Kentucky. The mission of FCS is to provide high quality, affordable mental health counseling for adults, couples, families, adolescents and children of Central Kentucky. The Agency is dedicated to serving all Central Kentuckians including those who are unemployed, uninsured, or can't afford their co-pay.The Nest - Offers early childhood education and care, family assistance, counseling and advocacy for survivors of intimate partner violence, and education and support for parents.LFUCG Family Care Center - Provides services to families with young children.Spectrum - Spectrum offers need-based internet connection - especially for families.Big Blue Family Care - Big Blue Family Care helps you connect with a vetted UK student for occasional caregiving.
Violence Resources
The Network/LA Red - Working to End partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, BDSM, polyamorous, and queer communitiesThe Nest - Offers early childhood education and care, family assistance, counseling and advocacy for survivors of intimate partner violence, and education and support for parents.The Northwest Network - Supports the self-determination and safety of bisexual, transgender, lesbian, and gay survivors of abuse through education, organizing, and advocacy.Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center of the Bluegrass - Supports folks who have been impacted by violence, and to engage the community in changing rape culture.Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition - The Domestic Violence Prevention Board represents a collaborative effort among Fayette County agencies to address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in our community.Survival Handbook - Details your rights as a violence survivor.Bias Incident Support Services - This form serves as an official report to the University of Kentucky regarding an incident or incidents of bias, hate, bigotry and/or identity-based violence.Violence Intervention and Prevention Center - We lead, support, and sustain a culture of accountability to eliminate violence and oppression at UK. We create safe spaces for people to be heard, while also speaking for those who have been silenced.
Legal Resources
Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice - Provides members and the community with resources and information about peace and justice issues.Kentucky Equal Justice Center - Workers rights, consumer law, health law, immigration law, and general legislature for human rights.Kentucky Protection & Advocacy - Provides protection and promotion of the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities through legally based individual and systemic advocacy, and educationDepartment of Public Advocacy - Provides high quality, client-centered legal representation to indigent persons of all ages, accused of crimes or facing a deprivation of liberty throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Affordable Healthcare Resources
Bluegrass Community Health Center - BCHC provides comprehensive primary care for adults and children.Hope Center - Provides care to people without homes, and people at-risk of homelessness with employment, food, health, and recovery servicesLexington Fayette County Health - Low Cost/ Free Healthcare Services.St. Joseph Free Health Clinic - Free clinic in Lexington.UK Salvation Army Clinic - Free clinic run by medical students from the University of Kentucky.Dental, Vision, Medical Clinic at Mission Lexington - Medical care, vision care, dental care, psychiatric care, and pharmacy.Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) - Foster research and training to improve the health of Kentucky residents and beyond.International Student and Scholar Services - International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) provides a number of services for current international students, including support and information about student employment, health coverage and others. ISSS provides immigration advising which allows international students to achieve their academic, professional and research goals.
Education Resources
The Northwest Network - Supports the self-determination and safety of bisexual, transgender, lesbian, and gay survivors of abuse through education, organizing, and advocacy.Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice - Provides members and the community with resources and information about peace and justice issues.Kentucky Protection & Advocacy - Provides protection and promotion of the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities through legally based individual and systemic advocacy, and educationThe Nest - Offers early childhood education and care, family assistance, counseling and advocacy for survivors of intimate partner violence, and education and support for parents.
Advocacy Resources
The Northwest Network - Supports the self-determination and safety of bisexual, transgender, lesbian, and gay survivors of abuse through education, organizing, and advocacy.Kentucky Protection & Advocacy - Provides protection and promotion of the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities through legally based individual and systemic advocacy, and educationThe Nest - Offers early childhood education and care, family assistance, counseling and advocacy for survivors of intimate partner violence, and education and support for parents.UK First Generation Student Advising - First-Generation Student Services supports first-generation students (neither parent or guardian has a 4-year degree) at the University of Kentucky from recruitment to graduation through research-based programs, resources, best practices, and campus-wide advocacy about the needs of students who are the first in their families to go to college.Violence Intervention and Prevention Center - We lead, support, and sustain a culture of accountability to eliminate violence and oppression at UK. We create safe spaces for people to be heard, while also speaking for those who have been silenced.
Immigration Resources
KY Refugee ministries - Together as a community, we resettle refugees and welcome immigrants. Through KRM, you encourage hope, advocate for newcomers, and transform the lives of those seeking safety.International Student and Scholar Services - International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) provides a number of services for current international students, including support and information about student employment, health coverage and others. ISSS provides immigration advising which allows international students to achieve their academic, professional and research goals.
