Counseling & Support

Many of us deal with the challenges of depression, stressful relationships, or long-term physical ailments. The following resources offer confidential counseling, workshops and other means of support for your mind, body and spirit.

Your UW Medical Insurance
All UW-paid plans for UW faculty and staff offer mental health counseling as well as chemical dependency coverage. Be sure to connect with your primary physician for support and referrals.

UW CareLink
The UW's Faculty & Staff Assistance Program offers free, confidential counseling to all benefits-eligible University employees and their families.

Mental Health Clinic at Hall Health
Assisting patients to maintain, improve or restore the quality of their living and learning.

Counseling Center for Students
Offers career, academic skills and personal counseling to currently enrolled University of Washington students.

Spiritual Care
Offers the Harborview community of patients, family and staff an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of the spiritual component of health.

Graduate Medical Education Counseling Service
Available to Residents, Fellows and their spouses. A free and strictly confidential service that offers individual, marital, and family counseling. Concerns addressed include stress, marital discord, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and time management.

Human Resources Consultants
Provide employee relations consultation services and facilitate the resolution of issues through consultation, referral and resources. HR Consultants advise University executive heads, managers, supervisors and employees regarding employee relations issues, including compliance with HR policies and procedures.

Disability Services Office
Leading the University community in achieving employment and educational, programmatic and physical access for individuals with disabilities.

Eating Disorders
UW's Counseling Center provides a list of resources on eating disorders. An eating disorder is not just about problematic eating, body weight, and dieting; it's much more. You can begin to eat successfully...and normally.