Kentucky Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential support for Kentucky residents — available 24/7.
⚠ Safety Notice
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In Kentucky, 988 routes to one of 13 in-state call centers.
The Mental Health Hotline offers support and resources. It is not a substitute for emergency services.
Kentucky carries a heavier mental health burden than most states. One in five Kentucky adults has been told by a health provider that they have depression, according to the CDC, and the state has ranked near the bottom nationally in surveys of overall well-being.
There is help. A shortage of providers in your area, or limited funds, should not stop you from getting support — whether you are going through a hard stretch, need a diagnosis and treatment, or are worried about someone you love.
Kentucky routes local crisis care through 14 regional community mental health centers, each covering a set of counties. The resources below are free to contact and open to Kentucky residents.
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Options for Kentucky Hotlines
The following resources provide support, information and connections to care across Kentucky. The Mental Health Hotline is one of several places to turn — explore what fits your needs.
Local Resources by City
For city-specific mental health resources in Kentucky, explore the page below:
Kentucky Mental Health Statistics to Know
Mental illness can affect anyone, and it does not discriminate by age, race or income. If you are feeling isolated or worried about being judged for seeking help, these figures show how common that experience is across Kentucky.
Additional finding: Kentucky has ranked 49th out of 50 states in a survey of overall well-being. Serious mental illness includes schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression; anxiety conditions and substance use disorders often occur alongside them. Sources: CDC; Lexington Herald-Leader.
Help Is Here
Everyone needs help sometimes, and the first step is often the hardest one. If you are not sure which Kentucky service fits your situation, that is a reasonable place to be stuck.
The Mental Health Hotline can answer your questions and help you find mental health resources across Kentucky. Calls are free and confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you want.
Call when you’re ready.