Health and Well-being
Kansas State University can help you stay healthy so that you can succeed in the classroom and beyond. The university offers many resources, including a health center, counseling and psychological services, and the Morrison Family Center for Student Well-Being.
Health services
- Manhattan campus: Lafene Health Center offers high-quality health care at a reasonable cost in a convenient location at 1105 Sunset Ave.
- Salina campus: The Salina area offers numerous options for health care providers.
- Olathe campus: Olathe students should seek health care in the Greater KC community.
Counseling
- Manhattan campus: Lafene CAPS helps students who are dealing with such issues as stress, family concerns and relationships. Make an appointment today to get help.
- Manhattan campus: The K-State Family Center is a state-of-the-art therapy training/service center that provides high-quality, affordable individual, family, couple and group therapy for people living in the Manhattan area.
- Salina campus: Campus representatives serve students and connect them to Manhattan campus Lafene CAPS and/or Salina-area resources as needed.
- Olathe campus: Olathe students have access to the same Lafene CAPS resources as our Manhattan students.
Online resources promoting emotional wellness are also offered by Lafene CAPS and are available to all students, regardless of campus location. Browse through Lafene CAPS' resources on a variety of topics.
Support for survivors of sexual and domestic violence
- Manhattan campus: The Center for Advocacy Response and Education (CARE) advocates for and supports any student who has been victimized by sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment.
- Salina campus: Crisis assistance is offered through an on-campus response team that connects students to additional resources available on the Manhattan campus. Students can also access the Center for Advocacy Response and Education (CARE).
- Olathe campus: Students at the Olathe campus can also utilize the Center for Advocacy Response and Education (CARE).
Support for students with disabilities
A broad range of supportive services for students with disabilities and those with temporary injuries are available through the Student Access Center. This center works to meet individual needs and serve as an advocate for each student, regardless of campus location.
Financial well-being
Powercat Financial provides students free assistance and counseling on personal finances. Trained peer counselors provide free financial counseling and presentations for current K-State students on budgeting, saving, credit, student loan repayment and transitioning to work.
Child care
The Center for Child Development (CCD) on the Manhattan campus provides early childhood care and education programs for children of K-State students, faculty, staff and community families. The CCD enrolls children 6 weeks to 5 years of age year around, and includes a summer program for children 5-12 years of age. Please contact the center regarding early learning for your child by completing this form.
