Mental health | UK Human Resources

Individual therapy for you and your family

Counseling with a therapist Currently telehealth only at no cost to you

Our Work+Life Connections therapists offer five free counseling sessions per year. Choose a therapist who specializes in your concerns.

Mental telehealth from LiveHealth Currently $0 co-pay

Conduct a video visit with a professional for therapy and medication prescriptions.

Anthem emotional well-being resource

If you're on a UK health insurance plan, Anthem offers the digital tools you need to develop resilience, reduce stress, and practice mindfulness.

More ways to support mental health

FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS UK Counseling Center

The UK Counseling Center provides individual therapy and support groups specifically for graduate and professional students.

FOR COUPLES UK Family Center

You’re offered in-person appointments with a marriage and family therapist-in-training at the UK Family Center.

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, such as imminent danger of causing harm to yourself or others, immediately call 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room.

Fact sheets

Get the facts about conditions and how to support from Mental Health for America.

Screenings for conditions

See if you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition after a few questions.

Digital tools and apps

From audio downloads to websites to apps, you’ll find a range of digital tools available.

Updates

January 14, 2021 $0 co-pays for medical and mental telehealth extended indefinitely

UK-insured employees continue to have options for free, no co-pay telehealth from LiveHealth and UK TeleCare.

June 3, 2020 Statement on race-based tragedies from Work+Life Connections

We express our grief, sorrow and compassion to all those who have been impacted by the race-based tragedies that have been occurring across our nation.

April 10, 2020 No-contact care plus $0 co-pay options currently offered

You can still receive prescriptions and quality care from a distance from us and our partners including UK HealthCare and Express Scripts

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Upcoming Events

May

23

Midday mingle meeting

Jun

2

Work-Life workshop on Self-care Strategies for Everyday Living

Podcasts

Becoming Wildly Resilient: Playfulness and Laughter
Jakob W. Hester, MS

58 min. listen

Becoming Wildly Resilient: Moving Forward with Our Well-Being
Jakob W. Hester, MS

67 min. listen

Cultivating Radical Acceptance
Eric Wilkinson, MSW, LCSW

10 min. listen

For supervisors

March 4, 2021 How to support mental health and respond to concerns Azetta Beatty, MS