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How to Access Mental Health Services If
It's an Emergency Call 911 for medical emergencies or use the telephone call list below. If this is an emergency medical situation, such as an overdose, please go directly to an emergency room. In Houston, call BCM Student and Housestaff Psychiatric Counselling Service at (713) 798-4881. In NOLA pre-Katrina: after Hours Psychiatric Emergency Telephone List (please note that some of these services might no longer be available). The on-call physician:
In case Dr. Eckert, Dr. Tomlinson, Dr. Pena or Dr. Carr cannot be reached, call Tulane University Medical Center Information at 588-5263 or call Tulane/DuPaul "Respond" staff member at 899-8282 for the psychiatric resident on call. There is always a staff psychiatrist on back-up call. In Houston, call BCM Student and Housestaff Psychiatric Counseling Service at (713) 798-4881. Although this is the same number as the emergency line, you may make an appointment. Counseling Service offers up to 12 sessions of psychotherapy at no charge to all medical students, graduate students, residents, physician assistants, nurse anesthetist students, and clinical fellows, AS WELL AS their significant others and spouses. Common reasons for seeking counseling include relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and academic stress. Once again, services are at no cost to you or your family members, they adhere to the strictest rules of confidentiality, and they do not keep records on computer. They are easily accessible a safe distance away from Baylor College of Medicine.
***The following pertains to NOLA pre-Katrina so some of these services might no longer be available*** In New Orelans, if you feel you need to see a psychotherapist, there are a few options available for you. When dealing with ANY Tulane providers always make sure to clearly identify yourself as a Tulane medical student.Tulane Student Health Centers in New Orleans Student Health Centers can be a convenient option as services are provided for all students, free of charge, regardless of health insurance coverage. If you feel you must be seen that same day, it is sometimes possible if the providers' schedules permit. Uptown Student Health Center Directions & Info Services Provided: Anonymous HIV Testing, Emergency Contraception, Laboratory, Nurse Triage Express, Nutrition, Patient Advocate, Pharmacy, Wellness & Health Promotion. Clinics Provided: Psychiatry, Stress Management, Substance Abuse For
appointments: 865-5255 ext 3 Downtown Student Health Center Directions & Info For
appointments: 585-7140 / 588-5030 Downtown Psychiatry For
appointments: 588-5405 Independent Providers in New Orleans Before you contact a specialist, please note that to receive insurance benefits when seeing an in-network or out-of-network provider, you must obtain a referral, available from the Downtown Student Health office. Call the Student Health Coordinator, at 585-6169 to receive a referral form. The Dean's Office and Tulane affiliates suggest the following providers. You can contact these providers directly to schedule an appointment. Providers who accept Tulane Student Health Insurance are marked with an asterisk (*). Because insurance information changes constantly, please check to make sure student insurance is accepted even if stated below. **Dr. Greve (contact information below) will see students for an initial consultation for free. Thereafter he will refer students to an appropriate provider. Psychiatrists Psychotherapists Couples/Family
Counseling Child
Psychiatry Eating
Disorders Substance
Abuse Community
Counseling Center/ Reduced Fee Clinics Psychological
Testing Medical School
Chaplain Tulane-Depaul Outpatient Services in New Orleans *Tulane-Depaul offers substance abuse detoxification programs at no charge to students. However, for other outpatient services, it is recommended that Tulane-Depaul be considered only after trying the options above. For appointments:
894-7235 Students are usually seen by a Tulane Psychiatry Resident within one week. Understand that appointment scheduling may not always be ideal. However, residents will work with you to find a mutually convenient time. Up to five visits are provided at no charge as a professional courtesy to Tulane medical students. If additional care is needed after five visits, residents will work with students to find a provider appropriate for the student's needs. |