Services And Benefits For Physicians
The "For Physicians" section offers various services and benefits to members.
Wellness Support Line
Mental health support and counselling for physicians, medical students and their immediate families during the Covid-19 pandemic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Professional Sabbatical
A professional leave of absence seen as a development experience meant to foster growth and revitalize careers.
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.
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.
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.

