Physician’s Health Program

Confidential support for physicians, residents and medical students who are facing a situation that can affect their psychological and overall health.

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Physician and Family Support Program

Provides confidential support and help with personal health issues and enhances the quality of patient care and public safety by promoting health and well-being for the medical profession.

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Physician Health Program

24/7 helpline for confidential, personalized assistance with issues such as mental health, relationship stress, career and life transitions, substance use and concern for colleagues.

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Physician Health Program

Confidential support for physicians who are struggling with substance use and mental health concerns, as well as with other problematic behaviours. It also offers assistance and education to physician leaders, hospitals, and other worksites, as well as to anyone else who is concerned about a loved one or colleague.

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Physician And Family Support Program

Provides confidential support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues to physicians, their dependents and anyone living in their household.

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Physician Health Program

Provides assistance to physicians, medical learners, and their families who may be struggling with various issues (mental health, substance use, relationships, etc.). It offers assessment and treatment, education, counselling and coaching, monitoring, and advocacy to help physicians engage in effective medical practice.

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Professional Support Program

Provides confidential peer-to-peer support for members and their families who are dealing with personal or professional problems. Can also be accessed by Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association and Nova Scotia Dental Association members and their families as well as dental and veterinary students, and veterinary assistants.

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Member Assistence Program (MAP)

Confidential support for dentists, dental office staff, dental students, and employees of the Canadian Dental Association and participating Provincial and Territorial Dental Associations and their families to deal with life’s challenges.

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Dentist Wellness Program

Confidential support for dentists and their families delivered by experienced program staff and/or an extensive network of counsellors, therapists and coaches.

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Health Care Worker Assist Program

A self-referral program for community and health workers that offers quick access to confidential mental health and wellbeing supports.

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Enough is Enough. Putting A Stop To Violence In The Health Care Sector

This publication aims to catalyze a national discussion on violence in health care. It brings together the disparate stories from coast to coast, highlighting its broad and pervasive impacts.

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Policy and Procedures On The Accomodation of Mental Illness

This document outlines the accommodation process and provides guidance to help managers and supervisors take proactive steps to ensure employees with mental illness are offered appropriate supports.

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Future Insurability Policy

For dentists, the process of returning to work after treatment for mental health or addiction problems can be extremely challenging. There is a need for a policy to address and protect the future insurability of the dentist for short- or long-term disability once they have undergone rehabilitation (see p. 7).

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Rehabilitation And Wellness Services

Dentists who are living with addictions and require more comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation services can take advantage of a range of rehabilitative services for health-care providers.

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Postvention Guidance For Co-Workers Impacted By Colleague Suicide

This critical integrative review explored the impact of colleague suicide on surviving co-workers and reviewed postvention guidance for workplaces. It demonstrates the need for robust, systemic postvention for colleagues impacted by the complex issue of colleague suicide.

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