Faculty and Staff Resources

Caring enough to call

Call (210) 567-CARE (2273) to share a concern about a Health Science Center colleague, friend or perhaps even yourself, who may need help in dealing with a difficult situation. This is a nonemergency phone number answered by the UT Health Science Center Police Department. Dispatchers will help determine whether an immediate response is needed or whether a referral for assistance is the best approach.

Calls to this phone number are confidential within the limits of the law.

You can also call this number to request general nonemergency police assistance, such as an escort to your car, help with a dead battery or assistance if you are locked out of your office.

UT Employee Assistance Program

The UT Employee Assistance Program, offered through Human Resources, provides counseling services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Appointments with a counselor can be arranged within an identified zip code within 48 hours, or for those who feel they are in crisis, there are licensed therapists available immediately to help by phone. To make an appointment or talk with a therapist immediately call toll free (866) 320-2593.

Helping students

There are a number of resources available to assist students:

• Student Counseling Center offers free and confidential counseling for students between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the School of Medicine, Room 101F. Call (210) 567-2648.
• Wellness 360 provides medical services for students on the Long Campus in San Antonio. Check the Student Health Center Web page for information about health services provided for students at the Regional Campus in Laredo and the Regional Academic Health Center campuses in Harlingen and Edinburg.
• Help for students is also available through Student Services and the dean’s offices of the individual schools: