Get Help (Mental Health Support)
Emergency
For Faculty
(or employed by University)
Faculty Staff Help Center
Up to 10 free counseling sessions - call 650-723-4577 during business hours 9-5. Spouses, domestic partners and dependents up to age 26 are also eligible for limited free counseling.
See interview with Rosan Gomperts, Center Director.
Through Medical Insurance
Medical insurance also covers mental health. Call your particular medical plan (Kaiser or check back of insurance card) for mental health contact number.
For House Staff
(or employed by Medical Center)
Faculty Staff Help Center
Up to 10 free counseling sessions - call 650-723-4577
during business hours 9-5.
WellConnect
Confidential 24/7 phone line to establish timely mental health care - 650-724-1395. See interview with Lisa Post, WellConnect Director.
GME Office
Contact Ann Dohn or Dr. Clarence Braddock at 650-723-5948 for questions or further resources for house officers.
faculty concern
- For Faculty who have concerns and need advice on how to help:
- » Housestaff - call housestaff helpline WellConnect at 650-724-1395
- » Medical Students - call Dr. Rebecca Smith-Coggins at pager 13481
For Medical Students
Medical Student Life Advising
Assoc. Dean Dr. Rebecca Smith-Coggins 650-723-8222 pager 13481
Vaden Counseling and Psychological Services - CAPS
If urgent, call 650-723-3785 24/7 to speak to a counselor on call;
or during regular hours contact Dr. Ron Albucher 650-723-3785 or Dr. Alejandro Martinez 650-725-4120. Short term counseling appointments for individuals or couples available; long term counseling referred to outside community.
For All
Physician Well Being:
Confidential physician and medical student support panel for impairment arising from a medical condition, the aging process, mental illness or disorder, or the abuse of alcohol or other drugs; includes disruptive or other inappropriate behavior. Contact Dr. William Berquist 650-498-5603.
grief and loss
- » Campus Grief Website
- » Grief and Bereavement Workshop - Help Center
- » Loss and Grief Information - Vaden
- » Grief and Loss in the Workplace - Help Center
- » Coping with the Death of a Co-Worker - APA
- » Easing your Journey Through Loss Workshop - SCIM
School of Medicine Ombuds Office:
650-498-5744
Work-Life Office:
Child and elder care, financial assistance
Spiritual Support:
Office for Religious Life
Hospital Spiritual Care Service - 24/7 contact
650-723-8222 pager 15683
Helping someone else:
Faculty Guide to Helping a Distressed Student - Vaden
Depression/suicide algorithm - AMA
Look for the signs: Depression, Suicide and How to Help - UCB
If you suspect a co-worker is experiencing domestic violence - SMC
Recognizing Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Help Center
Understanding Anger - Help Center
