Mental Health Resources Available for You

Summary

When you feel overwhelmed or full of despair – we want you take a moment to breathe and think about the people in your life that you can call and talk with. Maybe a name doesn’t come immediately to mind and that’s okay. There is still someone who wants to hear from you and wants you here.

We have resources in place that are just a phone call away, which you can access to help others who may be struggling.

Uprise Health (Employee Assistance Program) – free access to speak to a counselor or therapist immediately
- Call Uprise Health at 800-395-1616, and dial options for “crisis” and “emergency call."
  - You can also visit Uprise Health online at: www.uprisehealth.com/members Access code: COOK
  - More details are provided here.

CareATC (Employee Assistance Program) – free virtual or in-person access to a licensed counselor
- Two on-site counselors at the CareATC Fort Worth Health Center is part of our EAP benefits.
- Employees have access to six free visits with the counselor per issue they are facing.
- Call Uprise Health at 800-395-1616 to request an appointment with the CareATC counselor.
- More details are provided here.

Teladoc – available for Cook Children’s benefits-enrolled employees
- Schedule a virtual visit with a therapist or psychiatrist, available 7 days a week.
- There is a $40 copay, regardless of your benefits plan.
- More details are provided here.

Responder Health – debrief with a peer in health care
- Call Responder Health at 206-459-3020
- More details are provided here.

Suicide Prevention Hotline – call or text 9-8-8 for free and confidential support
- Available 24/7, call or text 9-8-8 for access to mental health crisis services.
- Please note: the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to work as well.
- More details are provided here.

Not Okay App – alert a family member, friend or confidant when you’re feeling like you need their help
- The notOK App is a free digital panic button to get you immediate support via text, phone call, or GPS location when you’re struggling to reach out.
- More details are provided here.

Cook Children’s Spiritual Care – talk to someone who works at Cook Children’s
- Kristin Burrow, Chaplain of Well-Being:: Kristin.burrow@cookchildrens.org
Call, page or Vocera for a hospital chaplain 24/7
- To contact a chaplain during business hours, call 682-885-4030.
- After 5 p.m., call the operator to page a chaplain.
Raising Joy Podcast: Raising Joy is a Cook Children's podcast dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts.