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Mental Health Resources

UMMC and Outside

ResourceSourceTypeWho is it for?What does it do?How do I access it?
Resilience in Stressful Events (RISE) Peer Response TeamUMMCPeer supportUMMC health care providerspeer response team offers 24/7 confidential supportCall 601-815-RISE (7473) to connect with a team member.
Employee Assistance ProgramUMMCProfessional mental health supportUMMC workersShort-term in-person, telephone,
and/or video-based counseling for issues such as relationships, workplace challenges, grief, parenting, anxiety, depression,  etc.-3 free
https://umc.edu/HR/Benefits/Employee-Assistance-Program.html
Office of Well-BeingUMMCwebsite with
wellness resources
UMMC workerswebsite with links to wellness resourceshttps://intranet.umc.edu/Administration/Of fice-of-Wellbeing/Office-of-Wellbeing.html (UMMC login required)
Dept of PsychiatryUMMCProfessional mental health
support
anyoneprovides mental health care (insurance may cover it)601-984-6925
The National Crisis Text linenon-UMMCCrisis or immediate
support
AnyoneFree 24/7/365 mental health supportText "10-18" or "SCRUBS" to 741741 or
visit https://www.crisistextline.org/
The Emotional PPE Projectnon-UMMCProfessional
mental health support
healthcare workersDirectory of volunteer licensed mental
health practitioners offering free services
https://www.emotionalppe.org/
Therapy Aidnon-UMMCProfessional mental health supportEssential Workers & their adult family membersFree therapy for frontline health care professionals (individual and group support)https://therapyaid.org/
Frontline Therapy Networknon-UMMCProfessional
mental health support
First Responders,
Medical Personnel, and Veterans
Six (6) free sessions of psychotherapy via telehealthhttps://www.thebattlewithin.org/frontline-  therapy-network
Physician Support Linenon-UMMCProfessional mental health supportPhysicians and medical studentsFree phone session with a psychiatrist. 7 days a week from 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM ETCall 1-888-409-0141 or visit https://www.physiciansupportline.com/
PeerRxMednon-UMMCPeer SupportPhysicians and healthcare workersFree program designed to provide support, connection, resources, and skill-buildinghttps://www.peerrxmed.com/
The National Suicide Prevention Lifelinenon-UMMCCrisis supportAnyoneFree, confidential crisis counseling 24/7/365988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
COVID Coachnon-UMMCMobile AppEveryoneSupports self-care and overall mental health during the COVID-19 pandemicFree download from the Apple App store or Google Play or visit https://mobile.va.gov/app/covid-coach