Health and Wellness Resources for Faculty
The health and well-being of our faculty is a priority for Faculty Affairs, the administrative and academic units on the Texas A&M campus and the local community. Direct access to available resources is critical to ensuring that faculty receive timely support as needed. In the case of an emergency, call 9-1-1. Non-emergency campus and community-sponsored mental, physical and emotional support systems and resources are listed below.
Texas A&M University Mental Health Resources
When My Student Needs Help
Texas A&M University Health Services only services Texas A&M students but provides specific resources for those concerned about a student.
When My Student Has a Disability
Disability Resources partners with faculty and other colleagues across campus to provide an equitable learning environment for disabled students.
Disability Resources Info Sheet Department Highlights
BlueCross/BlueShield of Texas (TAMU System Benefits)
MyEvive (“My Benefits” available via Single Sign On (SSO))
MDLive (available via “My Health Benefits” within MyEvive)
Crisis services at Texas A&M University are constantly evolving to meet the specific needs of our faculty, staff and students. In the event of any emergency, call 9-1-1. However, Texas A&M or the local community may provide assistance in other times of need. The university encourages faculty members to utilize the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). As support services are enhanced and expanded, the Faculty Affairs website will be updated accordingly.
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The Employee Assistance Program or Work/Life Solutions Program by GuidanceResources
- Scope of Services Provided:
- Clinical Consultation Sessions (anxiety, depression, stress, life adjustments, etc.).
- Referral Resources (child and elder care, home repair, locating pet care, etc.).
- Legal Guidance Services (divorce, adoption, wills and trusts, etc.).
- Service Access: Faculty member and dependents.
- Costs: FREE (up to 5 counseling sessions).
- Scope of Services Provided:
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Living Well @ Texas A&M
- Services Provided:
- Lifestyle workshops, classes and seminars.
- Community building, networking, special interest, social events.
- Service Access: Faculty member and dependents.
- Costs: FREE (interoffice programming available, but may come at cost.
- Services Provided:
Mental Health Resources for Faculty and Staff
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The TELUS Health Student Support app provides FREE, immediate 24/7 real time chat and phone support, along with virtual single session and short-term counseling. Users also gain access to an extensive digital content library, containing articles, podcasts, infographics and videos addressing a variety of wellbeing topics, as well as access to free virtual fitness sessions.
- Visit the TELUS Health Student Support app website
- Download the Student Support app from App Store or Google Play
- Call 1.866.408.2828 (if calling from outside US or Canada, call 001.416.380.6578)
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- Texas A&M University and System benefits for personal and family mental health support: University benefit available to all benefits-eligible employees and their families, even if they are not enrolled in the health plan
- ComPsych: Work/Life Solutions Program by GuidanceResources® (Employee Assistance Program).
- 24/7 access to a guidance consultant unlimited telephonic counseling and consultation.
- Referral for up to 5 free in-person counseling sessions.
- Work-life solutions consultation, legal and financial guidance.
- Online library of mental health resources (podcasts, videos, articles, etc.).
- Call: 866.301.9623 TTY: 800.697.0353.
- Online: guidanceresources.com; App: GuidanceNowSM Web ID: TAMUS.
- Texas A&M University System Benefits for Employees and covered dependents enrolled in the health plan
- Well on Target offers stress management, lifestyle coaching and other health courses/materials.
- MDLive offers digitally-based care for non-emergency behavioral health conditions 24/7/365.
- Virtual visits are included in the A&M Care plans with a $10 copay.
- Members can select behavioral health counseling.
- Covered employees can talk to the same professional each time.
- LearnToLive, offers digitally-based mental health care using self-paced cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Web and app based offering interaction with mental health clinicians, resources and activities.
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- MyEvive provides resources to assist employees in finding what they need.
- 2ndMD: Get a second opinion from a nationally known, board-certified specialist through 2nd.MD when facing a new diagnosis or possible surgery, or if you suffer from a chronic condition that has been diagnosed with minimal success in treatment.
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- MyEvive HealthQuests, offers 4-8 week programs to help define short-term health goals
and develop new lifelong habits. Participate in quick lessons to learn practical
tips and receive encouragement to help you stay on track. - Wondr, provides proven strategies to help you keep calm in times of intense
stress:- The power of sleep for psychological and physical health ( URL -
Password: expectit). - Upper body tension release techniques to give your body & mind a break
( URL - Password: expectit). - Tips for managing emotion-driven eating ( URL - Password: expectit).
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- Living Well at Texas A&M strives to ensure that Texas A&M University is a place where everyone can live well and thrive as a whole person – and together as a whole
community.- Through this program employees will find a variety of program offerings that tie
back to enhanced mental health including exercise and movement classes,
nutrition resources, bi-weekly ComPsych webinars, art therapy, support groups,
and much more.
- Through this program employees will find a variety of program offerings that tie
- MyEvive HealthQuests, offers 4-8 week programs to help define short-term health goals
Community Resources
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- Psychology Today (local therapist and psychiatrist finder)
- Zencare (local therapist and psychiatrist finder)
- 211.org (United Way services; no insurance required)
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- Drug Rehab USA (local treatment program finder)
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- Support Groups Central (local support group finder)
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- Texas A&M Health Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Care Clinic – new patients call (979) 774-8200 (most major insurance accepted)
- BetterHelp Telehealth Counseling (insurance not accepted; $60-90/wk)
- Open Path Psychotherapy Collective ($30-60/session)
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- Texas A&M Health Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Care Clinic (requires Primary Care Physician referral)
- Everhealth (most major insurance accepted)
Emergency Resources
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- MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley - 979.822.6467
- NAMI Brazos Valley - 979.774.4713
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- Baylor Scott & White Hospital ER (24 hours) – 979-207-0100
- CHI St. Joseph Regional Hospital ER (24 hours) – 979-776-2568
- CHI St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital ER (24 hours) – 979-764-5100
- The Physicians Centre ER (24 hours) – 979-731-3180
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- Texas A&M University Police Department (24 hours) – 979-845-2345
- College Station Police Department (24 hours) – 979-764-3600
- Bryan Police Department (24 hours) – 979-209-5300
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- TAMU HelpLine: 979.845.2700
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- 988
- 800.273.TALK (8255)
- 800.SUICIDE (784-2433)
- 24/7 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crisis Hotline: 888.522.8262
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Trevor Lifeline: 1.866.488.7386
- Trevor Text: Text START to 678.678
- Trans Lifeline: 877.565.8860
- The Steve Fund
- Crisis Text Line
- Text STEVE to 741741
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Dial 988, then press 1
- Text 838255
- National Human Trafficking Hotline
- 888.373.7888
- Text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE)