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Wellness Resources for Faculty and Trainees

U of T and Temerty Faculty of Medicine wellness resources

Temerty Faculty of Medicine: The Faculty Resource Navigation line
416-978-8203
facultynavigator@utoronto.ca
M-F 12:30pm-8:30pm 

From who to call if you need groceries or pet care, to resources for emotional support, our goal is to help you find the support that you require at this time. If we don't have the answer to your question we will do the research for you and get back to you, so that you can focus on your other responsibilities.

Requests are confidential. This service is available to all faculty members at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.

Toronto Distress Centres
416.408.4357 (HELP) or Text: 45645
24-hour confidential emotional support and crisis intervention 7 days a week to individuals in our community at risk

Gerstein Centre
416-929-5200
24-hour confidential emotional support and crisis intervention for adults in Toronto

CMA Support Line
1-800-851-6606 (option 1)
https://www.cma.ca/supportline/ontario

This resource is available to physicians, medical learners and their immediate family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This free and confidential service provides both crisis-support and can help connect individuals with counselling.

Site-specific Wellness Resources

Unity Health resources for physicians

UHN Wellness

Sinai Health Workplace Wellness and Employee Assistance Program

Women's College Hospital Wellness Hub (Women's College Hospital email address required to access site) 

Wellness and Mental Health Resources and Information

Resource

Description

OMA: Physician Health Program

The PHP provides confidential support for individuals who are struggling with substance use and mental health concerns, as well as with other behaviours that have a personal and professional impact. 

Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention shares tips for taking care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty.

Self-Compassion - Dr. Kristin Neff 

Exercises and workshops on self-compassion.

Updated March 5, 2026