Counseling and Mental Health Support Services

Services for SUNY and KCH Salaried House Staff

A house staff member seeking behavioral health services may contact the Graduate Medical Education Counseling Service to speak with a licensed behavioral health counselor. Counselors are available for screenings, assessments, short-term psychotherapy, and to assist with referrals for psychiatric services and/or longer-term psychotherapy. All services are confidential and free of charge, regardless of pay source. Administrative staff are NOT notified of a trainee’s involvement with the Counseling Service.

GME Counseling Service
Email: GMECounseling@downstate.edu

Employee Assistance Programs - Provide services to employees and their family members. Generally, EAPs provide education, information, counseling, and individualized referrals to assist with a wide range of personal and social problems.

KCH Employees EAP
Phone: 212-306-7660
Website

SUNY Employees EAP
Phone: 800-822-0244
Website

Other Resources Available to SUNY and KCH Salaried Trainees

• Resident/House Staff Resource Page
  • External link: http://ess.nychhc.org/staff-wellness.html
  • Internal link: http://hhcinsider.nychhc.org/corpoffices/erc/hssw/Pages/default.aspx
• New York City Trauma Recovery Network (10 Free Confidential Sessions)
  EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program or (212) 949-0381
• NYC H+H Anonymous Employee Support Hotline (M-F 9am – 5pm)
  (646) 815-4150