Mental health is a growing concern for many families and the stress, anxiety and emotional needs of children and teens is growing. If you’re looking for counseling, resources for home, online programs, local substance abuse programs, or more this guide will help you navigate the variety of resources available for families.
There are many resources available to families to assist in providing mental health care for children and teens. You can always reach out to a school counselor or district mental health specialist for information as well. They are a great resource to have and provide assistance with a variety of issues.
Suicide Help
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline #988
- Suicide Crisis Textline Text Help to 741741
- YouthLine — Text teen2teen to 839863, or call 1-877-968-8491
- Samaritan Hospital 859-226-7000
Mental Health
- Community Mental Health Resources KVC Behavioral Health Kentucky 859-254-1035
- New Vista (formerly Bluegrass.org) 859-233-0444
- The Ridge Behavioral Health Systems 859-269-2325
- Sunrise Children’s Services 859-455-8185
- Samaritan Hospital 859-226-7000
- U of L Peace Hospital (formerly known as Our Lady of Peace) 859-313-3515
- Mountain Comprehensive Care 859-368-8897 (Serving Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike counties)
- Wildwood Music Therapy 859-212-3260
Substance Abuse
- The Ridge Behavioral Health Systems 859-269-2325
- U of L Peace Hospital (formerly known as Our Lady of Peace) 859-313-3515
- Community Mental Health Resources KVC Behavioral Health Kentucky 859-254-1035
- New Vista (formerly Bluegrass.org) 859-233-0444
- Alcohol Help
Domestic Violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 800-422-4453
- Greenhouse 17, Lexington 800-544-2022
- The Nest, Lexington (859) 259-1974
- National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline 855-812-1001
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 800-656-(HOPE) 4673
LGBTQ Resources
- Trevor Project Crisis Line for LGBTQ+ Youth 866-488-7386
- PFLAG of Lexington 859-338-4393
- GLSEN (Gay and Lesbian Straight Education Network 212-727-0135
- Matthew Shepherd Foundation 303-830-7400
- TransYouth Family Allies 888-462-8932 (888-IMA-TYFA)
- Trans Lifeline 877-565-8860
Homelessness Help
- Arbor Youth Services 859-254-2501
- Salvation Army Homeless Shelter 859-252-7706