Graduate Medical Education Wellness Counseling provides free and confidential services to residents and clinical fellows in the Washington University Medical School/Barnes Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children’s Hospital Graduate Medical Education Consortium.
Our services promote well-being, help reduce clinician burnout, and support mental health. There is no need for a specific mental health concern in order to seek services. In fact, many of the trainees we work with do not meet diagnostic criteria for a mental health disorder but are simply addressing an acute stressor, seeking support in making an important decision, dealing with conflict in relationships, or managing the ups and downs of being human. If you are wondering if counseling could be helpful for you, we encourage you to reach out so we can explore this together. Please note: GME Wellness staff does not maintain 24-hour access to email or voicemail.
Services
- Individual counseling
- Referrals
- Group debriefs
- Support groups
- Workshops
- Consultation
Hours
Monday: 10am to 8pm
Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
Thursday 8am – 7pm
Wednesday, Fridays: 8 am to 5pm
Meet with us
This is a time of growth and stress. You are not alone. Your willingness to talk to someone is a courageous move and we are honored to walk this journey with you.
Crisis Resources
If you are in crisis or experiencing a life-threatening or harm-producing emergency, please call “911” or go to your nearest emergency room.
National Suicide Hotline: (800) 273-8225
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Physician Support Line: (888) 409-0131
STL Behavioral Health Response: (988) 467-6644
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) STL Helpline (314) 962-4670
Confidentiality:
Counseling services are confidential in accordance with the ethical standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) and state and federal law. Neither the fact that you seek counseling nor any information disclosed in the sessions will appear in your GME training records. Counseling records are not kept in EPIC.
Educational and Self-Help Resources:
- Making the Difference – Pressure in the high-stakes environment of medical training can be overwhelming. This video from Mayo Clinic and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention explains how everyone can help prevent suicide by being alert for the signs of depression and escaping stress and how to be most helpful.
- The Nocturnists – On The Nocturnists podcast, doctors share stories of joy, sorrow, and self-discovery. Based on the live storytelling event of the same name, and hosted by physician Emily Silverman, this podcast is animated by a deep-seated curiosity about health, illness, and human connection.