KuC Wellness and Counseling

KuC provides a variety of Wellness Services designed to support the health, safety and success of students.

KuC Student Help and Resource Guide

In case of emergency:

Police:
- 911 (emergency)
- 311 (non-emergency)
- 543-3781 (non-emergency)
State Troopers for village issues: 543-2294
Fire Department: 543-2131
YK Behavioral Health Crisis Response Line: 543-6449; Toll-free: 1-844-543-6499

Talk to us!

DeShan Foret

Mental Health Professional

Kuskokwim Campus

dforet@alaska.edu | 907-543-4526

DeShan is available to talk with students one-on-one. Schedule your appointment by email.

Schedule an appointment

Learn more about DeShan Foret

A Week of Support

Mondays, 12-1 PM

Mindful Mondays on Zoom

Tuesdays, 12-1 PM

KuC Stress and Coping Series

Tuesdays, 4-5 PM

KuC The Good Mind Group

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Wednesdays, 12-1 PM

Life After Loss: A place for those who are grieving

Fridays, 1-2 PM

Love your Body

Wellness Resources and Support

Crisis Hotline

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
Careline Crisis Intervention: 1-877-266-4357, text “4 help” to 839863 (3-11pm, Tue-Sat)
Suicide Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-800-784-2433
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor (24/7)

Sexual Assault of Abuse

Tundra Women's Coalition Crisis Line:
1-800-478-7799
907-543-3456
UAF Confidential Reporting of Sexual Assault or Sexual Misconduct: 1-855-251-5719

Substance Abuse

PATC: 543:730
YKHC Behavioral Health: 907-543-6101
Bethel Family Clinic: 907-543-3773
- Opiate Recovery Group: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

Health Care & Behavioral Health Resources

KuC Mental Health Professional, DeShan Foret
YKHC Hospital: 543-6000
Bethel Family Clinic: 543-3773 (non-urgent medical, dental and behavioral health/substance use services)
YK Behavioral Health: 543-6000
UAF Student Health and Couseling Center
Public Health Nursing: 543-2110
KuC Counseling services (PDF)
KuC Resource list (PDF)

Support

For confidential support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students, contact DeShan Foret at 907-543-4526

If you would like to talk with a local Elder about your experiences in college, please contact Diane McEachern at 907-543-4597. She will put you in touch with Elders who help facilitate college classes.

UAF Nanook Diversity and Action Center: 907-474-6369