Distressed & Seeking Help?

Online Screening

• Complete a self-assessment screening for 13 common mental health concerns here: http://www.ulifeline.org/ufl/self_evaluator
• Complete online self-tests for various aspects of well-being here: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools
• Complete the Mayo Well-being Index here: https://www.mywellbeingindex.org/assess?utm_campaign=Well%20Being%20Index%20Announcements&utm_source=hs_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_content=43832227&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-958hJRb_WHmbzlFohFdU40OZXDmr643Es5cgRSlgReHUs4Xb-8dqVTZ0aQ-C5qap2ok668kDAzof_n1MW0YtZhht8WRg&_hsmi=43832227

 Counseling & Psychiatry Services

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• Office of Counseling and Student Development (*free*)
  Harrell Medical Education Building
  1104 Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL 32610
  Fourth Floor, Suite 446
  To request a counseling appointment, please contact Dr. Beverly Dede via email or phone. To expedite the scheduling process, please provide the following information: 1. Your name and student status (e.g., MS1, PA student, Grad student); 2. Your availability – Monday-Friday, 9:30-4:30, and after 5:00 for clinical students; 3. Specify the urgency of your request – High, (today, if possible), Medium (this week), Low (next week)
  •       Email (beverly@ufl.edu)
  •       Phone (352-273-8383)
• UF Counseling and Wellness Center (individual, group, and/or couples counseling; drug & alcohol use disorder services; psychiatry services)
  CWC Radio Road:  3190 Radio Road, Gainesville, FL
  CWC Peabody Hall:  1500 Union Rd. 4th floor, Room 401 Gainesville, FL
  •    https://counseling.ufl.edu/services/
  •    For an appointment call: 352-392-1575
• **Graduate Assistants may also utilize the UF Employee Assistance Program**
  Direct, 24/7 access to a licensed counselor, who will answer your questions and, if needed, refer you to a counselor or other resources.
  •        Call:  (toll free) 1-833-306-0103
  •       Online chat with a counselor and access to resources available at: https://eap.ufl.edu/
• Medical Psychology Clinic (psychological or psychoeducational assessment, OCD program, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep, stress)
  8491 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville 32606
  •    https://ufhealth.org/medical-psychology-shands-uf
  •    For an appointment call: 352.265.HELP (4357)
• Psychology Clinic (neuropsych or psych assessment, fear & anxiety clinic, depression, sleep, stress)
  UF Health Shands Hospital G901 (ground floor)
  •    http://chp.phhp.ufl.edu/services/psychology-clinic/
  •    For an appointment call: 352.265.0294
• UF Couple and Family Clinic (free individual, family, and couples counseling)
  618 SW 12th St., Norman Hall Addition, Room 2-130, Gainesville, FL
  •    https://education.ufl.edu/counselor-education/couple-and-family-clinic/
  •    For an appointment email: bliss@villagecounselingcenter.net
• Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Services
  4037 NW 86 Terrace, Gainesville 32606 (off NW 39th Avenue)
  •    https://ufhealth.org/psychiatry-springhill
  •    For an appointment call: 352.265.HELP (4357)
  **Appointments can be expedited with referral from Dr. Beverly Dede**
• UF Health Florida Recovery Center (drug & alcohol use disorders)
  4037 NW 86 Terrace, Gainesville 32606 (off NW 39th Avenue)—outpatient services
  4001 SW 13th Street, Gainesville 32608—outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential services
  4101 NW 89th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606—inpatient detox services
  •    https://ufhealth.org/ufshands-florida-recovery-center
  •    For an appointment call: 352.265.4FRC (4372)

According to UFCOM policy, when students need to miss class for medical appointments:
Students must submit their request for an excused absence to the relevant course/clerkship director(s).  Upon approval, the director will notify the student of makeup requirements and due date, if appropriate.  Additionally, students will not be penalized for absence from class or other scheduled academic activities for medical reasons.  This applies to absences for acute illnesses as well as to absences due to regularly scheduled ongoing treatment for dental, mental or physical health.  For any questions and/or concerns regarding this policy, students are to consult the Associate Dean for Medical Education or Student Affairs.

Sample email to request an excused absence (Note: You do not have to divulge your medical history unless you want to do so):

Subject: Request for excused absence

Dear Dr. _____________,
My name is _____________ and I am really looking forward to being in your course/clerkship this coming ______________. I am writing to consult you about a dilemma. I have a standing health care appointment every Tuesday from 3-4 pm. Although I tried to reschedule this appointment, unfortunately, that was not possible. Therefore, I am requesting your permission for an excused absence on those dates and times.  If permitted, please let me know how I can make up the time and/or assignments missed.  My education is as important to me as my health, and I want to minimize the impact of my appointment.  Thank you so much for your consideration of this request.
Respectfully,
_____________

Residents/Faculty

Online Screening

• Complete a self-assessment screening for common mental health concerns here:  https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/hyho
• Complete a physician well-being and burnout assessment here: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/well-being-and-burnout/assess-yourself
• Complete the Mayo Well-being Index here: https://www.mywellbeingindex.org/assess?utm_campaign=Well%20Being%20Index%20Announcements&utm_source=hs_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_content=43832227&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-958hJRb_WHmbzlFohFdU40OZXDmr643Es5cgRSlgReHUs4Xb-8dqVTZ0aQ-C5qap2ok668kDAzof_n1MW0YtZhht8WRg&_hsmi=43832227
• Complete online self-tests for various aspects of well-being here: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools

Counseling & Psychiatry Services

(click on the address for a map)

• UF Employee Assistance Program
  Direct, 24/7 access to a licensed counselor, who will answer your questions and, if needed, refer you to a counselor or other resources.
  •  Call:  (toll free) 1-833-306-0103
  •  Online chat with a counselor and access to resources available at: https://eap.ufl.edu/
• Medical Psychology Clinic (psychological or psychoeducational assessment, OCD program, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep, stress)
  8491 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville 32606
  •  https://ufhealth.org/medical-psychology-shands-uf
  For an appointment call: 352.265.HELP (4357)
• Psychology Clinic (neuropsych or psych assessment, fear & anxiety clinic, depression, sleep, stress)
  UF Health Shands Hospital G901 (ground floor)
  •  http://chp.phhp.ufl.edu/services/psychology-clinic/
  •  For an appointment call: 352.265.0294
•  UF Couple and Family Clinic (free individual, family, and couples counseling)
  618 SW 12th St., Norman Hall Addition, Room 2-130, Gainesville, FL
  •  https://education.ufl.edu/counselor-education/couple-and-family-clinic/
  •  For an appointment email: bliss@villagecounselingcenter.net
• Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Services
  4037 NW 86 Terrace, Gainesville 32606 (off NW 39th Avenue)
  •  https://ufhealth.org/psychiatry-springhill
  •  For an appointment call: 352.265.HELP (4357)
• UF Health Florida Recovery Center (drug & alcohol use disorders)
  4037 NW 86 Terrace, Gainesville 32606 (off NW 39th Avenue)—outpatient services
  4001 SW 13th Street, Gainesville 32608—outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential services
  4101 NW 89th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606—inpatient detox services
  •  https://ufhealth.org/ufshands-florida-recovery-center 
  •  For an appointment call: 352.265.4FRC (4372)

PostDocs/Staff

Online Screening

• Complete a self-assessment screening for common mental health concerns here:  https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/hyho
• Complete online self-tests for various aspects of well-being here:
  https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools

 Counseling & Psychiatry Services

(click on the address for a map)

• UF Employee Assistance Program
  Direct, 24/7 access to a licensed counselor, who will answer your questions and, if needed, refer you to a counselor or other resources.
  •        Call: (toll free) 1-833-306-0103
  •        Online chat with a counselor and access to resources available at: https://eap.ufl.edu/
• Medical Psychology Clinic (psychological or psychoeducational assessment, OCD program, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep, stress)
  8491 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville 32606
  •        https://ufhealth.org/medical-psychology-shands-uf
  •        For an appointment call: 352.265.HELP (4357)
• Psychology Clinic (neuropsych or psych assessment, fear & anxiety clinic, depression, sleep, stress)
  UF Health Shands Hospital G901 (ground floor)
  ·         http://chp.phhp.ufl.edu/services/psychology-clinic/
  ·         For an appointment call: 352.265.0294
• UF Couple and Family Clinic (free individual, family, and couples counseling)
  618 SW 12th St., Norman Hall Addition, Room 2-130, Gainesville, FL
  •        https://education.ufl.edu/counselor-education/couple-and-family-clinic/
  •       For an appointment email: bliss@villagecounselingcenter.net
• Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Services
  4037 NW 86 Terrace, Gainesville 32606 (off NW 39th Avenue)
  •        https://ufhealth.org/psychiatry-springhill
  •        For an appointment call: 352.265.HELP (4357)
• UF Health Florida Recovery Center (drug & alcohol use disorders)
  4037 NW 86 Terrace, Gainesville 32606 (off NW 39th Avenue)—outpatient services
  4001 SW 13th Street, Gainesville 32608—outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential services
  4101 NW 89th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606—inpatient detox services
  •         https://ufhealth.org/ufshands-florida-recovery-center
  •       For an appointment call: 352.265.4FRC (4372)