Excerpted from the PHP Brochure:
“The Physician Health Program of British Columbia is dedicated to helping physicians across the province who need support with issues that may be intruding on their effectiveness, well-being and happiness.
Now we’ve improved our services to provide around-the-clock support to doctors and their families who may need professional help with particular issues they’re facing: issues that may affect relationships either at work or at home.
The enhanced services that the Physician Health Program of B.C. offers include not only improved availability to physicians and their families but also two free sessions with a clinical counselor.”
Services and Resources
Physician Health Program services are available to:
- All British Columbia physicians
- Physicians-in-training, including medical students and residents
- Physicians’ families – spouses/partners/dependent children
The Physician Health Program offers completely confidential support and referrals for problems you may be facing, including:
- Mental health issues
- Relationship stress
- Career and life transition
- Substance use disorders
- Financial issues
- Professional support
- Concern for colleagues
- Referrals
Helpline
Upon calling the hotline () you will be connected to an intake counselor who will determine your needs and provide you with access to a network of clinical counselors. The first two hours of counseling are paid for by the Physician Health Program.
Unless you decline, the intake counselor will schedule an appointment for you with a PHP physician. Unless your need is urgent, an appointment with a program physician will be scheduled for the next business day convenient for you.
Contact Information
Suite 980 – 1125 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2K8
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