Mental Health Resources Available to You 2024

Mental Health Resources Available to You

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. 

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 – free virtual or in-person access to a licensed counselor
  • Two on-site counselors at the CareATC Fort Worth Health Center.
  • Employees have access to six free visits with the counselor per issue they are facing.
  • Find information 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 OK 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. 
• Take a quick break. Here’s a five-minute guided meditation. 

Additional resources:

·         https://www.mentalhealth.gov/

·          https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources

·         https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/adults/index.htm