May is Mental Health Awareness Month: A Reminder to Care for Yourself Too
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a moment to pause and reflect on something that matters deeply to us: the wellbeing of the people who make this department what it is.
The work our team does every day is remarkable. Caring for patients through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives takes skill, dedication, and an enormous amount of heart. It is work worth celebrating — and it is also work that deserves to be supported.
That is why we want to make sure every member of our department knows about the resources available to them.
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please know that immediate help is available.
HMHI Crisis Line & SafeUT Frontline
24/7 support operated by licensed therapists — available any time, any day.
📞 988 or 801-587-3000
HMHI Same-Day Psychiatry Clinic
Same-day virtual assessment and medication management during times of crisis, available Monday–Friday, 12:30pm–5:30pm. Please note this clinic does not provide treatment for eating disorders, FMLA or legal paperwork, evaluations for ADD/ADHD or Autism, or prescriptions for stimulants, benzodiazepines, or substance abuse medications.
📞 801-585-1212
Urgent Support
Not in immediate crisis but need support soon? These resources are here for you.
Resiliency Center
Free, confidential support for U of U Health employees. When reaching out, state that you need urgent support. You can also complete the individual referral form online.
📞 801-213-3403
Employee Assistance Program (Blomquist Hale)
Available to U of U Health faculty, staff, family members, and those living in the same household. Call for confidential support and referrals to community resources.
📞 801-262-9619
Spiritual Care
Connect with a chaplain for individual or team support, available Monday–Sunday during spiritual care work hours.
📞 801-213-2484
General Support for Faculty & Staff
Looking for ongoing support? These resources are designed with healthcare professionals in mind.
Resiliency Center Individual Consultations
Free, confidential, short-term one-on-one support with a licensed therapist who specializes in the unique needs of healthcare professionals.
📞 801-213-3403
Peer Support
U of U Health faculty and staff are matched with a trained peer responder — someone who has "been there" — during times of work-related stress.
📞 801-213-3403
Employee Assistance Program (Blomquist Hale)
Available to U of U Health faculty, staff, family members, and those living in the same household. Call for confidential support and referrals to community resources.
📞 801-262-9619
Resources for Residents, Fellows & Medical students
Support designed specifically for trainees at every stage.
GME Wellness
Individual and group support for medical residents and fellows.
Medical Student Wellness
Individual and group support for medical students.
U of U Counseling Center
Individual and group support for U of U students.
📞 801-581-6826