Counseling

Counseling/Support Services for UF Health Community

UF Health Shands and the College of Medicine have a variety of programs and resources that provide confidential professional counseling and referral services for employees and their families. These services are available for individuals facing stressors related to the work environment, interpersonal conflict/relationship concerns, finances, and psychological or psychiatric conditions. Most services are completely FREE of charge.

Please explore the resources listed below to help you through stressful times.

FACULTY & STAFF

On-Site Counseling for UF Employees:

• Available to Faculty, Staff, Graduate Assistants, Non-student OPS employees, Housestaff/Residents, Postdoc Associates.
• Early morning and evening appointments available.
• Request an appointment here: On-Campus Therapists – Employee Assistance (ufl.edu)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services:

• UF and UF Health employees (including residents) are eligible for a limited number of free counseling sessions each year. Family members may also be eligible.
• UF employees (faculty, residents, and staff) EAP: https://eap.ufl.edu or call: 1-833-306-0103
• UF Health Shands employees EAP: https://eap.ufhealth.org/eap-program/ or call 352-448-8326 

TalkSpace Free Confidential Online Therapy and Psychiatric Management

UFCOM and UF Health employees who have GatorCare benefits (including residents) are eligible to use TalkSpace for free. Learn more and register at https://talkspace.com/gatorcare or email gatorcare-support@talkspace.com for help.

Care for Colleagues Services

UF and UF Health employees who are involved in events that are emotionally challenging can meet with a trained peer who will provide needed support and guidance. This service is completely confidential and free of charge. Request peer support by calling 352-494-5795 to be matched with a trained colleague.

Mental Health Services Access Line:

• For UF and UF Health employees and trainees.
• Call (352) 627-0032 between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, to receive assistance identifying and securing access to the mental health services best suited to their needs

Crises Services

• UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital at Vista: Emergency Walk-in Hours: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week,  352-265-5481,Toll Free 1-888-391-7181
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline:  Call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
• Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio (en espanol): Toll Free 1-888-628-9454
• National Suicide Hotline: Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
• Alachua County Crisis Center: 352-264-6789
• Alachua County Sexual Assault Helpline:  Call 352-264-6760 or Toll Free 1-866-252-5439

On-Site Counseling for UF Employees:

• Available to Faculty, Staff, Graduate Assistants, Non-student OPS employees, Housestaff/Residents, Postdoc Associates.
• Early morning and evening appointments available.
• Request an appointment here: On-Campus Therapists – Employee Assistance (ufl.edu)

STUDENTS

UF Counseling & Wellness Center

• 3190 Radio Rd (1^st Floor), 352-392-1575, https://counseling.ufl.edu/Register for free workshops at: https://counseling.ufl.edu/outreach/workshops/

UFCOM Office of Student Counseling & Professional Development

Harrell Medical Education Building, Suite 446 (4^th Floor) or Email: beverly@ufl.edu  (352-273-7925)

Crises Services

•  UF Crisis & Emergency Phone Counseling: 352-392-1575
• UF Counseling & Wellness Center Crisis & Emergency Resource Center (CERC): Emergency Walk-in Hours: Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm) or call : (352-392-1575): ask for CERC support staff.  Location :401 Peabody Hall (4^th Floor) 1500 Union Rd. Gainesville, FL32603
• UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital at Vista: Emergency Walk-in Hours:  24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 352-265-5481, Toll Free 1- 888-391-7181, 4101 NW 89th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline:  Call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
• Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio (en espanol): Call Toll Free 1-888-628-9454
• National Suicide Hotline: Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433);
• Alachua County Crisis Center: Call 352-264-6789
• Alachua County Sexual Assault Helpline: Call 352-264-6760 or Toll Free 1-866-252-5439

Student Health Care Center Psychiatry Services
Outpatient psychiatry services available for all UF students.
2140 Stadium Rd (3^rd Floor)
NEW consultations seen at CWC: 352-392-1575
RETURN visits seen at SHCC: 352-273-3390
https://shcc.ufl.edu/services/specialty-care/shcc-psychiatry/

 HELPFUL INTERNET RESOURCES

• What’s Your Grief Resource Page: A variety of resources for individuals experiencing grief and/or supporting others who are grieving
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  • Prevention Peer Support Line: For individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide
  • Information for Immediately After Loss: Practical advice about how to handle immediate concerns (e.g., communicating to others about the loss)
  • Taking Care of Yourself: Suggestions for self-care for those affected
• Alliance of Hope: Suggestions for those who’ve recently lost a loved one to suicide
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Local resources to support individuals struggling with mental illness and their families
•  UFCOM Wellness website
• UF Counseling & Wellness Center website
• UFCOM Office of Student Counseling & Professional Development website
•  UF/GatorCare Wellness website
• Local Mental Health Resources for Veterans Get Help: Find Local Care – Mental Health (va.gov): Use the tools below to find the Veteran resources closest to you.
• Professionals Resource Network, Inc.: PRN offers confidential referral of practitioners who have or may have a potentially-impairing health condition (i.e., substance use disorder, psychiatric disorder, or physical condition that could affect the practitioner’s ability to practice with skill and safety).
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