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Alberta Medical Association’s Physician and Family Support Program (24/7/365)
- 1-877-SOS-4MDS (767-4637)
- Speak directly with a physician if you are in need of confidential advice, support, or help with personal or professional problems.
- When you call you will speak with an intake professional who will take your information, which will be anonymized and kept confidential. You will then be contacted by the on-call physician to discuss your concerns. This can be used as a one-time phone call interaction, or lead to more prolonged support from an external provider, as appropriate. See the PFSP website for more information.
Resident Affairs and Physician Wellness
- Contact the PGME Office, to discuss questions and concerns in a confidential, objective environment. Support and appropriate referral will be individualized.
- Email residentwellness@ucalgary.ca book an appointment (can usually be accommodated within one week).
AHS Employee Assistance Program via Workhealthlife (24/7/365)
- 1-866-833-7690
- Contracted external provider of confidential support. Access to online, phone, or in-person counselling, and information on various topics related to mental health and well-being (articles, media, forum).
- Insite (AHS Intranet): Employee Tools > Employee Health, Wellness, and Safety > Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Enter your employee information on the Workhealthlife website to register.
Calgary Distress Centre (24/7/365)
Suicide Prevention Hotline
- 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
- Call if you, or someone you care about is feeling hopeless or having thoughts of suicide. They provide confidential, non-judgmental support to anyone feeling suicidal, thinking about suicide, who is worried about someone else, or who has lost someone to suicide.
