Resources
Wellness Resources
The BCMHSUS Physician Peer Support Program is here to support physicians who may be struggling with personal or professional challenges. If you’re not ready to connect with a peer supporter, or if you are concerned about a colleague or friend, you can explore the resources listed here. These services offer confidential support, guidance, and practical tools to help navigate difficult situations and promote overall well-being.
OSWELL
The Office for Medical Staff Safety and Wellbeing (OSWELL) provides medical staff with a single touchpoint for safety and wellness needs.
Physician Health Program
The Physician Health Program support doctors through issues such as mental health, relationship stress, career and life transitions, substance use and concern for colleagues.
CMA Wellness Hub
The CMA Wellness Hub provides articles, studies, videos and podcasts to help physicians manage acute stress, lead healthy lives and establish sustainable medical practices.
HEABC
The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum was developed to fill a need for effective and provincially recognized violence prevention education for all BC health care workers.
Report an Incident/Injury
PHSA supports all medical staff (contract and non-contract) to report workplace incidents, such as illnesses, injuries, or near misses occurring within a PHSA workplace.
Canadian Medical Protective Association
The CMPA is a not-for-profit, mutual defence association which is governed by a council of physicians representing members from across Canada.
Contact Us
Support can be accessed in whatever way feels most comfortable, whether reaching out for yourself, referring a colleague, or connecting anonymously. The process is simple and discreet, ensuring privacy every step of the way. All conversations and inquiries are kept strictly confidential, creating a safe space to share openly without fear of judgment or breach of trust.