About the HEAR Program
We realize that healthcare providers and trainees, despite functioning at a high level at school or work, may be dealing with personal and emotional challenges. The UC San Diego HEAR program was created to offer confidential support and resources to those in need. More about the HEAR Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Our Mission
The UC San Diego Healer Education Assessment & Referral (HEAR) Program offers education, anonymous stress and depression screening, referral, and support to all learners and workers at UC San Diego Health. In addition, we offer short term, no-cost, confidential counseling, and individual check-in meetings.
Our Vision
Prioritize, promote and optimize the emotional wellbeing and mental health of healthcare professionals so that we can foster an individual and collective experience that is connected, engaged, and thriving.Our Goals
- Provide confidential, online assessment of stress, depression, and other related issues.
- Make personalized referrals to local mental health clinicians and other community resources.
- Educate healthcare professionals and staff about burn-out, depression, and suicide intervention.
Who We Serve
All UC San Diego Health Team Members, Students, and Staff
Stress & Depression Screening Questionnaire
We encourage all UC San Diego Health team members and students to complete this brief online stress and depression screening. After completing this anonymous and confidential questionnaire, one of our experienced counselors will send you an assessment with recommendations for further evaluations or follow-up.
How Can HEAR Help You?
Whether you're seeking support, have questions about our services, or want to share feedback, we're here to listen. Let us know how we can support.
Testimonials
"I was at a fork in the road that could lead to 2 dramatically different paths; you helped me pick the longer one, if you get what I mean." -Medical Student
"…a lifeline. I felt lost in life, unhappy with my status and direction, despairing at a lack of a foreseeable solution, and ready to accept this as the normal state of affairs. Despite my outwardly appearing successes, I felt like a failure professionally and personally… I needed help… This program started my journey." - Resident
"…without it, I would not have sought treatment. Thank you." - Faculty