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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:

J. Michael Tesh Vice President for Human Resources (210) 567-2600
Heather Kobbe School of Medicine, Dentistry, UT Medicine, CTRC, So. Texas Locations (210) 567-2323
Savosha Knowles-Norwood School of Medicine, Dentistry, UT Medicine, CTRC, So. Texas Locations (210) 567-2593
Linda Sendaula School of Nursing, Dental School, Research, Academic and Student Affairs, Internal Audit, External Affairs, Library, Business Units and UT Police Department (210) 567-2592
Ted Johnson VP Research, Graduate School, Academic Affairs, Development, School of Health Professions (210) 567-5606

Care Helpful Info

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Helpful Information

Most of us are reluctant to become involved in a friend or colleague's personal business. However, a genuine expression of care and concern, along with a referral for help, may help avert stress, behavioral concerns or violence.

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the warning signs that a person may become violent?

    Often people who act violently have trouble controlling their feelings. They may have been hurt by others. Some think that making people fear them through violence will solve their problems or earn them respect. This isn't true.

    People who behave violently lose respect. They find themselves isolated or disliked, and they still feel angry and frustrated.

    If you notice certain warning signs, violence is a serious possibility.

  • What can you do if someone you know shows violence warning signs of violence?

    When you recognize warning signs of violence in someone else, there are things you can do. Hoping that someone else will deal with the situation is the easy way out.

    Above all, be safe. Don’t spend time alone with people who show these signs. If possible without putting yourself in danger, remove the person from the situation that’s setting them off.

    Tell someone you trust and respect about your concerns and ask for help. This could be a family member, teacher, clergy member or a friend. On campus, contact UT Advantage Faculty & Staff Assistance Program offered through Human Resources, UT Police Department, Student Counseling Service or the Student Health Center.

    If you are worried about being a victim of violence, get someone in authority to protect you. Do not resort to violence or use a weapon to protect yourself.

    The key to really preventing violent behavior is asking an experienced professional for help. Do not try to handle the situation alone.

  • Are you at risk for violent behavior?

    If you recognize any of the warning signs for violent behavior in yourself, get help. You don’t have to live with the guilt, sadness and frustration that come from hurting others. Admitting you have a concern about hurting others is the first step. The second is to talk to a trusted professional.

  • How can I recognize suicidal behavior?

    Some people who have trouble dealing with their feelings don’t react by lashing out at others. Instead, they direct violence toward themselves. The most final and devastating expression of this kind of violence is suicide.

    Like people who are violent toward others, potential suicide victims often behave in a recognizable way before they try to end their lives. Suicide, like other forms of violence, is preventable. The two most important steps in prevention are recognizing warning signs and getting help.

  • What are the warning signs for suicide?

    Become familiar with warning signs of behavior that could escalate into violence:

    • Talks about committing suicide
    • Has trouble eating or sleeping
    • Exhibits drastic changes in behavior
    • Withdraws from friends or social activities
    • Loses interest in school, work or hobbies
    • Prepares for death by writing a will and making final arrangements
    • Gives away prized possessions
    • Has attempted suicide before
    • Takes unnecessary risks
    • Has recently experienced serious losses
    • Seems preoccupied with death and dying
    • Loses interest in his or her personal appearance
    • Increases alcohol or drug use
  • How can I tell if I am stressed out and should see help?

    Answer the following questions. The more questions you answer with a “yes,” the more important it is that you should seek help.

    • Do you feel overloaded?
    • Do you feel more burdened than usual?
    • Do you find yourself feeling short-tempered, and losing patience with others lately?
    • Are you feeling frustrated by things that usually don’t frustrate you?
    • Do you have difficulty concentrating?
    • Are you crying more than usual?
    • Have you had any major change in appetite or sleep patterns?
    • Are you experiencing stomach pain or uneasiness?
    • Are your neck and shoulders sore? Are you having backaches?
    • Are you clenching or grinding your teeth?
    • Are you experiencing feelings of hopelessness about academic, professional or personal problems?
    • Do you feel you just can’t see your way out of the situation?

Resources

Warning signs

Care Home

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We CARE

Feeling safe while working or earning your degree at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio is something most of us take for granted. However, there could be times when you feel concerned, uncomfortable or perhaps even threatened by the behavior of others.

Campus Awareness Requires Everyone

An unstable romantic relationship, negative performance review, stress about grades or suicidal thoughts are just a few of the many situations that could become dangerous. To address these concerns, Health Science Center leadership instituted the Behavioral Intervention Team and this website, which offers recommendations, resources and training. Please become familiar with it now. If stress becomes a problem or you notice unusual behavior in others, take action. Immediately call one of the phone numbers below to help keep our campus safe.

Campus Alerts

Sign up for HSC Alerts to receieve notifications for emergencies and campus closures at the UT Health Science Center.

Behavioral intervention team

We're here to offer advice and education on how to prevent campus disturbances and to facilitate a coordinated response, should a campus emergency involving violence or disturbed behavior occur.

John Kaulfus, Ed.D.

Chief Student Affairs Officer & Title IX Director

kaulfus@uthscsa.edu

(210) 567-2982

Michael Parks

Chief of Police

parksM@uthscsa.edu

(210) 559-2072

Mia Veve, Ph.D.

Director of the Student Counseling Center

veve@uthscsa.edu

(210) 567-2648

When do I call UT Police (210) 567-8911?

Call the UT Health Science Center Police Department when there is imminent danger, such as an emergency situation, concern about dangerous or unusual behavior or a feeling that something is just not right.

  • 911 – Call this number from any campus phone for immediate assistance
  • (210) 567-8911 – Program this emergency number into your mobile device to call campus police.

When do I call (210) 567-CARE (2273)?

Call 567-CARE 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.

UT Health San Antonio

Campus Awareness Requires Everyone

210-450-0000
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78226
Map and directions
email@uthscsa.edu

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Care Medical Residents And Fellows

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Medical residents & fellows resources

The Office Graduate Medical Education offers an Employee Assistance Program for medical residents and fellows. Call (866) EAP-2400 for an assessment or counseling session over the phone, or to schedule a personal counseling session or a legal or financial consultation. The website also offers referrals to community resources.

Additional personal counseling is available by appointment through the UT Health Science Center Department of Psychiatry. Call (210) 567-5430 and identify yourself as a Health Science Center resident or fellow.

In addition, an individual who is concerned about his or her own impairment or the impairment of a colleague can report these concerns anonymously to the Graduate Medical Education Hotline,
(800) 500-0333.

Below are links to other useful resources:

Care Police

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UT Health Police

The mission of the Health Science Center Police Department is to work with the campus community to provide a safe place to work and study. Commissioned campus peace officers have the same authority as city and county police in the counties where Health Science Center campuses are located.

UTH Police Site

The department is accredited by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators and is the first university campus to become accredited by the Texas Police Chiefs Association, a designation typically sought by municipal law enforcement agencies. Receiving these accreditations involved developing plans and procedures to protect the campus beyond what is normally found on most college campuses.

Prevention resources

  • An Emergency Preparedness Manual, with important phone numbers and information on how to respond to a variety of emergency situations, including personal threats, a fire, bomb threats, hazardous material spill, suspicious packages, hostage situations and a person shooting a gun on campus.
  • Campus Safety Videos (UT Health Science Center login required), an excellent source of videos that provides information on topics ranging from preventing violence to what to do in the event of an active shooter.
  • The Annual Security Report provides crime statistics and information about the Rape Aggression Defense Class and other programs to prevent criminal activity.

More resources

When to contact

Call the UT Health Science Center Police Department when there is imminent danger, such as an emergency situation or concerns about dangerous or unusual behavior.

  • Call 911 from any campus desk phone for immediate assistance

  • Program (210) 567-8911 into your cell phone for immediate police response on campus.

  • Call (210) 567-CARE to share a concern about an individual's behavior. This is a nonemergency phone number answered by the UT Health Science Center Police Department. Dispatchers have special training and will help determine whether an immediate response is needed or whether a referral for assistance is the best approach.

  • Use the Silent Witness Program to anonymously report criminal activity on campus

Care Resources

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Resources

There are several resources available to help keep our campus safe. Take a moment to become familiar with these resources now so that you will know how to help someone who is under stress or react should there be an emergency situation on campus.

Sign up for campus alerts

UT Police

(210)567-8911

The UT Health Science Center Police Department offers many resources to help faculty, staff and students prepare for emergencies:

Call (210) 567-2800 for nonemergency police assistance

CARE

(210) 567-CARE (2273)

  • To voice a concern about an individual's behavior
  • If there is acute danger, they will send an officer immediately
  • If not acute, referral to the Counseling Service for students or UT Employee Assistance Program for faculty and staff members

Resources for

Care Students

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Student resources

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.

  • Student Counseling Center offers free and confidential counseling to students between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the School of Medicine, Room 101F. Call (210) 567-2648.
  • Health services are provided for students in San Antonio, Laredo and Harlingen.

Helpful contacts for students

Dental School Adriana Segura, D.D.S., M.S.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs		 (210) 567-3180
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Niquete Blake, Ph.D.
Associate Dean		 (210) 567-3722
School of Health Professions David Henzi, Ed.D.
Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs		 (210) 567-4818
School of Medicine Thomas Matthews, M.D.
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs		 (210) 567-0302
School of Nursing David Byrd, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Services		 (210) 567-5837
Student Affairs John Kaulfus
Senior Director, Student Success & Title IX Director		 (210) 567-2982

Parents

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is committed to providing a safe campus environment for your student.

Care Warning Signs

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Helpful information

Warning signs

Become familiar with warning signs of behavior that could escalate into violence:

  • Verbal, nonverbal or written threats of intimidation
  • Explicit or subtle, direct or veiled threats
  • Indications of marked mood swings
  • Violence toward inanimate objects
  • Fascination with weaponry and/or acts of violence
  • Displays of unwarranted anger
  • Reactions of fear toward an employee or student that are shared among coworkers or students
  • Sabotaging of projects or equipment
  • Holding a grudge against a specific person or verbalizing a hope that something will happen to him or her
  • Unwarranted or extreme expressions of distrust and persecution
  • Unreciprocated romantic obsession
  • Inappropriate or destructive behavior in response to significant life stress, such as divorce, death or job loss
  • Strong external reactions to criticism
  • Physical reactions that indicate extreme stress or anger, such as clenching of fists, red in face and pacing
  • Distressing or concerning expressions of hopelessness or heightened anxiety
  • Lack of concern for the safety of others