Healthy Recovery After Trauma Study

Do you have a history of unwanted sexual experiences?

  • Have you ever experienced a rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, or sexual activity while you were unable to consent due to the influence of alcohol or drugs?

  • Do you have unwanted memories, nightmares, or avoid situations that remind you of what happened? 

  • Do you blame yourself or feel physically or emotionally different since the experience?

If so, researchers at the University of Kentucky would like to invite you to participate in a treatment study. Researchers at the UK Clinic for Emotional Health are evaluating two psychological treatments for participants with a history of unwanted sexual experiences. All information is kept strictly confidential. You will receive up to 18 sessions of individual psychological treatment at no cost. Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available. This study does not involve any medication. 

You may be eligible to participate if you: 

  • Are 18 years or older 
  • Have a history of unwanted sexual experiences 
  • Are still impacted by what happened  
  • Identify as any gender (e.g., male, female, transgender, genderqueer, non-binary)

Due to state laws governing psychological services, this study is available to Kentucky Residents only

Thank you for your interest in our research study. At this time we are not recruiting new participants for this project. If you are interested in seeking more information or services that may be related to your experiences, please see relevant referrals as well as national and local community resources below: 

  • National Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8
  • Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741-741
  • UK Good Samaritan Hospital: (859) 226-7000
    • 310 S Limestone Rd., Lexington, KY 40508
  • Oliver Winston Behavioral Urgent Care: (859) 309-8737
  • Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center of the Bluegrass: (859) 253-2511
  • Greenhouse17, a domestic violence shelter located in Lexington: (859) 233-0657
  • For filing a protective order:
    • Go kcadv.org
    • Click on Get Help Now on the left-hand column - there is an informational brochure listed as well as a "protective order" link regarding how to obtain a protective order and the forms you would need to complete.

Treatment Providers in Kentucky

  • National Center for PTSD "Find A Therapist" web link: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/find_therapist.asp
  • UK Harris Center: (859) 257-6853
  • UK Psychiatry: (859) 323-6021
  • Lexington Counseling and Psychiatry: (859) 338-0466
  • Beaumont Behavioral Health: (859) 296-3141
  • Feinberg and Associates: (859)233-3390
  • Lionheart Trauma Support Services: (859) 447-0855
  • New Life Counseling Services: (859) 309-2384
  • Commonwealth Therapy Group: 859-276-0700
  • Cognitive Therapy Mindfulness Center: 859-687-7007
  • Trauma-Informed Counseling Center: 859-309-2877 or 859-309-2758 (Lexington offices), 859-544-6025 (Richmond Office)
  • Deaton and Deaton Counseling Services: (502) 209-7817

 

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