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U of T and Temerty Faculty of Medicine wellness resources
- Wellness at Temerty Medicine: Faculty and Learners
- Department of Medicine Column: Reducing Stigma and Fostering Wellbeing in Medicine
- Office of Learner Affairs: Wellness Supports
- Office of Health Professions Student Affairs: OHPSA
- U of T Student Life: Distress Centre
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.
Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 or reach out to local resources such as the Crisis Intervention Centre at 1-888-757-7766
Site-specific Wellness Resources
Unity Health resources for physicians
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
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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. |
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| Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) caregiver supports | Learn about family associations and support services for families and caregivers of children and youth experiencing mental health issues. |
| Mental Health Commission of Canada: How to support healthcare workers at work | To improve their well-being and the quality of care healthcare workers provide, they need support for psychological self-care and protection from moral distress. |
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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. |
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Exercises and workshops on self-compassion. |
Updated October 2026