Health, Wellness and Urgent Support Services

Drop-in and share: COVID-19 Physician Peer Support Sessions (New: April 1, 2020) Brief Program Overview New: September 13, 2021

The Physician Health Program of British Columbia is here to support and advocate for BC physicians, resident doctors, and medical students, as well as their partners and dependent children. They help with a wide range of physical, mental, and relationship challenges.

The Physician Health Program of BC helps physicians, trainees and their families by:

Fostering an environment of health and wellness

Offering prompt, personalized help with issues including (but not limited to):

• Physical health
• Mental health and addictions
• Difficult relationships

Advocating for the individual and collective health of physicians.

Pleaseclick hereto review their confidentiality policy.

For 24-hour, confidential support please call1-800-663-6729you will be connected immediately with a licensed clinical counsellor.

Pleaseclick herefor more details about the Physician Health Program.

• CMPA -https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-publications/physician-wellness
• CMA -https://www.cma.ca/physician-wellness-hub
• Headspace App -https://www.headspace.com/
• Compassion in Action Webinars -https://www.theschwartzcenter.org/programs/compassion-in-action-webinars/
• BC Association for Living Mindfully -https://www.bcalm.ca/

The Mobile Response Team (a service of PHSA) is available 24/7 to support the mental well-being and psychological safety of frontline healthcare workers who are experiencing distress and mental health concerns in response to COVID-19.

Phone: 1-888-686-3022

Email:MRT@phsa.ca

Care for Care Givers is an online service that provides a diverse collection of resources to support the mental health of healthcare workers, including free webinars, daily coping tips, and mental health information. This website is a partnership between the Canadian Mental Health Association, SafeCare BC and the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.

Click this link to access:Careforcaregivers

ThePhysician Health Programprovides support, referrals and counselling for BC physicians, medical students and residents, as well as their partners and dependent children.

	Stress First Aid Webinar Stress First Aid - Facilitator Guide Stress First Aid Workbook 压力急救要点 7 C’s of Stress First Aid Stress Continuum
	Depression & Anxiety Care
	Trauma Care
	Managing Stress & Anxiety from COVID-19
	Care for Care Givers

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC partnered with the BC Psychological Association to provide confidential, free mental wellness support to nurse practitioners.

Request a support call today. (New: April 7)

BC COVID-19 Medical Student Response Team, Physician Wellness Guide

Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak
(World Health Organization)

What to do if you’re anxious or worried about coronavirus (COVID-19) (click here).
(Anxiety Canada)

Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic (click here).
(The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | CAMH)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Manage Anxiety & Stress.
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Headspace | Mindfulness & Meditation App

Stop, Breathe & Think | Mindfulness & Meditation App
(A version for Children is also available)

Island Health's Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) department offers a holistic approach to workplace health and safety through our Prevention and Disability Management programs. For more information, pleaseclick here.

EMSS in Medical Affairs supports medical leaders who may be asked to attend to concerns raised regarding professionalism or performance of medical staff.

EMSS supports and helps to resolve professional issues as they arise, and works proactively to enhance the capacity and ability of medical and other leaders across the organization to understand, manage and resolve concerns.

Pleaseclick herefor additional information on the Enhanced Medical Staff Support (EMSS).

If you are on site, and require immediate assistance, due to an imminent threat or danger, please call:

222(Protection Services STAT line)911(internal or external)18575(non-urgent matters where you would like a “show of presence” as a de-escalation strategy) or250-370-8575(external call)

If you require immediate medical assistance, please go to the nearest Emergency department.

Pleaseclick hereto for more information.

A Code White is an urgent and immediate request for assistance from staff (within a unit) to gather their team, as a result of an act of violence, or a threat of violence or aggression. For more information, pleaseclick here.

	COVID-19: Assessing Transmission Risk and Determining Appropriate Level of Intervention New: January
	COVID-19: Infection and Prevention Control Guidance on Code White Response Updated: September 8