Work+Life Connections

Work + Life Connections Resources

Crisis Help Numbers

24 hour hotlines are available to assist you with a variety of situations:

Comprehensive Care Crisis Line: 1-800-928-8000 (24hrs/day)
Bluegrass Domestic Violence 24 hour crisis line: 1-800-544-2022
Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center 24/7 hotline: 1-800-656-4673 or (859) 253-2511
Domestic Violence & Child Abuse Hotline: (859) 245-5258 or Toll Free 1-800-752-6200
Alcoholics Anonymous: (859) 276-2917
Al-Anon: (859) 277-1877
Narcotics Anonymous: (859) 253-4673
LFUCG Division of Police: (859) 258-3600
University of Kentucky Police: (859) 257-1616
Fayette County Sheriff's Office: (859) 252-1771

When in doubt or in the case of an emergency, call 911

Stress Relief

Stress is a reaction to a changing, demanding environment. Change happens all the time; stress is, in large part, what we feel when we are reacting to it. Stress is about our capacity to handle change. People's reaction to stress varies. Symptoms of Stress (pdf) contains a comprehensive list of the many different ways people may experience stress as well as a helpful worksheet.

Reframing for Relaxation

Relaxation response, restructuring thoughts, and guided imagery are just a few of the techniques for stress management you will find in Reframing for Relaxation Techniques (pdf).

Self-Tests

A self screening instrument can be a positive first step and a helpful tool for you to use to determine if your symptoms warrant making an appointment with a mental health professional. However, by itself the screening tool cannot diagnose problems and does not replace in any way a formal psychiatric or psychological evaluation or visit with your primary care physician. If you do make an appointment it may be helpful to bring the self-screening instrument in with you.