We are committed to serving the needs of our communities, our patients — each other
The GME community strives to promote well-being for all of our residents and fellows. We provide a variety of resources to you as a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee.
Call 24/7 crisis lifeline
If you are in a crisis, please contact the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, available 24 hours a day.
Text the crisis line
It's OK to not be OK
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty coping or high-levels of stress, take time to take care of yourself.
Employee assistance program
Sometimes, life can be unpredictable. Cigna is our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) and offers services 24/7 at no additional cost. You also have five free, face-to-face sessions with a behavioral counselor.
Cigna EAP line: Call 800.622.4327
Other benefits include:
- Legal consultation - Receive a free 30-minute consultation and up to 25% discount on select fees
- Financial services and referral - Receive a free 30-minute consultation and a 25% discount on select fees with network providers
- Pet care - From grooming to boarding to veterinary services, find what you need to care for your pet
- Parenting support - Tap into resources and referrals for childcare providers, before and after school programs, camps, adoption organizations, child development, prenatal care and more
- Eldercare support - Tap into resources and referrals for home health agencies, assisted living facilities, social and recreational programs and long-distance caregiving
- Identity theft assistance - Get a 60-minute consultation
Access your EAP benefits
The 24/7 hotline for the EAP is 877.622.4327.
Staff can also connect to resources online via the myCigna portal: https://my.cigna.com.
Meditation line
Just taking a few minutes to "stop" can offer benefits, as meditation has been proven to help reduce stress, anxiety and depression.
If you need time to relax and re-energize, call 833.593.1588
Mindfulness and relaxation
Baylor Scott & White has a Meditation Line available for staff and patients in need of a few minutes of alone time, our new Meditation Line offers two- or five-minute recordings by a meditation expert.
Additional resources
Wellness resources for residents and fellows in Central Texas
On-site counseling and coaching
Provides a completely confidential, safe space to process through whatever is needed to help you reach your goals. Sharron can help with emotional dysregulation, such as anxiety or depression, help you process through a difficult event or outcome, strengthen coping skills, or talk through life transitions. Couples/Relational counseling is also available to help strengthen the relationship during these challenging training years.
Contact Sharron Davis at Sharron.Davis@BSWHealth.org to set up an appointment or to get more information.
Need someone to talk to? We are here to help.
| Reource | Contact | Phone number or email |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness Program Manager and Staff Counselor | Sharron Davis | 254.724.2140 |
| Peer Support | 888.674.7337 | |
| External Counselor | Alton McCallum | 254.307.2495 |
| Employee Assistance Program | 877.622.4237 | |
| Chaplain On-Call | 254.724.3339 | |
| Chaplain | Eric Hammer | 254.724.1685 |