Crisis help Eastern Kentucky – Call or text 988 for mental health and crisis support

Help Is Here 24/7

You are not alone. Call or text 988 for mental health, substance use, or I/DD crisis support.

Call or Text 988
KRCC Local Crisis Line: 1-800-262-7491

What Happens When You Call 988

  • Trained counselors available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • Confidential support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance use crisis, or any behavioral health emergency

  • Local follow-up and connection to KRCC services when needed

Adults

  • Mental Health Crisis
  • Substance Use Crisis
  • I/DD Crisis Prevention & Stabilization

Our Crisis Services

Children & Youth

  • Mental Health Crisis (with guardian)
  • Substance Use Crisis
  • I/DD Crisis Prevention

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Communication Access

Kentucky River Community Care is committed to providing effective communication for everyone we serve.

If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have limited English proficiency, we will provide the communication support you need at no cost to you.

This includes:

  • American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters
  • Video Relay Service
  • Language interpretation services
  • Other auxiliary aids and services as needed

When contacting our 24-hour Crisis Line or 988, please let us know your communication preferences so we can assist you appropriately.

To request an interpreter or other communication accommodation in advance, contact us at 1-800-262-7491 or speak with any staff member.

We are here to make sure you can fully understand and be understood.