Other Counseling Resources

(Department of Family Medicine) For treatment of marital, family and individual concerns. Counseling is provided to meet the needs of individuals who suffer from a wide variety of problems and stress related disorders.

Phone line available 24 hours each day.

(Department of Pediatrics) For evaluation of learning problems and child behavior concerns.

(Department of Psychiatry):  For alcohol or substance abuse concerns or other personal problems, such as adjustment disorders, major affective disorders (particularly depression), marital counseling, behavioral management or parenting techniques for difficult children and education evaluation for children with special needs.

Services are confidential and designed to offer assistance with personal, work-related and family problems, including job stress, alcohol or other drug dependency, emotional concerns, marital concerns, parent/child conflicts, financial issues, psychiatric concerns, performance worries and other relationships or medical/health concerns.  A triage and crisis service is available 24 hours each day at (319) 335-2085.

House staff are encouraged to contact their Program Director, Program Coordinator, or Chief Resident when questions, concerns or issues arise.

The GME administrative staff is available to assist in arranging counseling or other support services. The Administrative Director for GME can be reached at (319) 356-2256. The Director of GME can be contacted at the same number.

Contact the GME Office during regular business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM) with questions about process, resources, and approvals. Appointments can be made outside of regular office hours as necessary.

The Substance Abuse Identification and Intervention Policy for House staff outlines the process that applies in the rehabilitation of house staff members. House staff members who have immediate concerns about alcohol or other substance abuse problems should talk with their Program Director, their Department Chairman, any of the GME administrative staff or one of the counselors or services listed in this Statement.