Safety Resources
Upstate Wellness Resource Line
Confidential line answered 24/7 by triage nurse who will refer you to the most appropriate resource.
Dialing 2-1-1
Connects you with a live operator who can assist with locating services (food, housing or financial assistance) based on county of residence or visit 211.org or text your zip code to 898-211
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Trained expert advocates; Available 24/7; Provides confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information
Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) https://www.thehotline.org/
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Connect with a trained staff member from a local sexual assault service provider; offers access to a range of free services. 24/7 **RAINN mobile app offers survivors and loved ones access to tools and information
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
American Consumer Credit Counseling
Not-for-profit organization that provides confidential consumers, including debt management plans, budget counseling, bankruptcy counseling, housing counseling, community education programs, and financial resources.
Call (800) 769-3571 http://www.consumercredit.com/
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
A nonprofit organizations that helps consumers find a workable solution to financial problems. Each CCCS agency offers a common set of services, including financial education, budgeting assistance, and debt management plans.
Call 800-431-8157 https://credit.org/cccs/
Catholic Charities
Provides service to people in need – no matter their religion or nationality –advocates for justice in society. They help finding housing, paying rent, recovering from a natural disaster or other event, or keeping food on the table for families
Diocese of Syracuse: 315-470-1415 https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/";
Resident and Fellow Counseling Services (RFCS)
Partnership with Psychological Healthcare that provides expedited and extended hours treatment to Upstate residents and fellows; Insurance only; Accepts Empire Plan and some others • Copays required • Confidential • Does not use EPIC EMR • Not affiliated with Upstate
Call or text 680-876-4517
Physician Support Line
Volunteer psychiatrists helping physicians and medical students. Free, confidential, anonymous; No appointment necessary; Call for any reason; not just crisis. Open 7 days a week 8 am to 1 am ET
Call 888-409-0141 https://www.physiciansupportline.com/
Healthy Nurse Health Nation
Free program that promotes wellbeing of nurses.
Occupational Health Clinical Center
Help you identify work-related illness or injury,the hazards in your workplace and offer assistance in modifying your worksite and/or work habits to prevent further health problems.
315-432-8899 https://ohccupstate.org/
EAP: Employee Assistance Program
EAP is a voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals and follow up services to employees who have personal and/or work - related problems.
315-492-5296 cristina@upstate.edu https://www.upstate.edu/eap/
Staff Wellness Support Social Worker
Brief support for staff who have experienced critical care trauma; can provide resource information and connection
315-464-6001 angelonl@upstate.edu
Spiritual Care
Chaplains, services, educational programs, Reiki (For staff or patients)
315-464-4687 https://www.upstate.edu/spiritualcare
SUNY Upstate Office of Institutional Equity
Consulting on and investigating allegations of protected class discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment.
315-464-9590, or via online reporting equity@upstate.edu https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SUNYUpstate&layout_id=0.
Upstate Emergency Fund
Available to provide emergency financial assistance to Upstate staff and students who suffer sudden, non-recurring, unplanned economic hardship due to an emergency.
Contact Renae Rokicki at rokickir@upstate.edu or 315-464-9443; emergencyfund@upstate.edu https://www.upstate.edu/emergencyfund/
Pathway to Wellness
Wellness, health and self-care; Offers weekly and monthly activities and events that promote wellness; Smoking cessation support (including supplies); Open to all with an Upstate ID
Pet-A-Pooch (Animal Support)
Request a staff event visit or become a pet therapy volunteer
315-492-5548 casvperv@upstate.edu https://www.upstate.edu/wellness/#sts=Pet%20A%20Pooch%20(Animal%20Support) ,
Virgin Pulse Wellness Program
Jealthy behavior and wellness resources for RF (Research Foundation) employees only