Physician Health

Getting Help

If you need help these programs are tailored to meet your needs and your family members’ needs too.

If you or a loved one needs immediate and urgent help, please call your local emergency number or 911.

Physicians & Family Support Program

For personal and work life issues for you or your dependents, take advantage of the 24/7 Physicians & Family Support Program

CALL: 1 – 844-4DOCSMB (436−2762)
Online: guidanceresources.com
Company ID: DOCSMB

Physicians At Risk (PAR) Program

If you, your spouse or your adult children are struggling with social, relationship, financial, behavioural, or substance use issues, you can get support from the Physicians At Risk (PAR) Program. Call (204) 237‑8320

MDCare

The MDCare program offers adult/child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychology assessments and treatments for physicians, spouses or common-law partners, and dependent children (18 years and under). Call (204) 480‑1310.

Medical Student and Resident Specific Supports

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba Physician Health Program

PARIM Health and Wellness Services for Residents

Student Services @ Bannatyne Campus (SS@BC): Provides access to a variety of services, including counselling and other mental health supports, learning skills development, accessibility advising, student advocacy, career planning, spiritual care, financial aid, and other supports as needed. SS@BC is administratively separate and distinct from all academic programs at the University. All services are private, confidential and free of charge for medical students and residents. To confidentially connect with SS@BC, students and residents can email bcstudentservices@umanitoba.ca or phone 204−272−3190. Find more information in the SS@BC brochure.