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.

HR assistance for supervisors

Human Resources employee relations consultants are available to advise supervisors regarding employee issues. The consultants are assigned to specific departments: