Basic Needs Hub: Mental Health
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, contact WKU Police at 9-1-1 or (270)745-2548.
If you cannot find what you are looking for or have additional questions, please get in touch with the Office of the Dean of Students for further assistance.
The Counseling Center offers free counseling services to WKU students. Services are provided by licensed professionals. In person and virtual appointments are available. Walk-ins welcome.
- (270)745-3159
- counseline.center@wku.edu
- Potter Hall 409
The NAMI Support Group is a free, confidential support group for current WKU students struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicidal ideation and/or other mental health issues. The National Alliance on Mental Illness meetings require no formal mental health diagnosis for students to participate. Please contact Dr. Jay Gabbard for more information.
- (270)745-8749
- jay.gabbard@wku.edu
- Academic Complex 113A
The Talley Family Counseling Center provides professional mental health services free of charge to couples, families, individuals, and groups.
- (270)745-4204
- talleyfamily@wku.edu
- Gary Ransdell Hall 1035
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital provides mental health treatment for children, adolescents and adults, and substance abuse treatment for teens and adults.
- (270)843-1199
- Online Contact Form
- 1035 Porter Pike, Bowling Green, KY 42103
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
(270) 745-2683 | deanofstudents@wku.edu | Downing Student Union 2122 | Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
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