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Support Services for
Physicians and their Families
Resources in Northwest Territories

Physician-Specific Resources

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Physician and Family Support Program

About: Provides confidential support with personal health issues and enhances the quality of patient care and public safety by promoting health and well-being for the medical profession. 

*The Northwest Territories Medical Association members have access to the Alberta Medical Association (AMA)’s Physician and Family Support Program (PFSP).
Contact Information: 1-877-SOS-4MDS (767-4637)
Availability: 24/7​​​

Community-Based Resources

Community Counselling Program

About: Provides free, on-the-ground access to mental health services in all the regions. Trained counsellors are available for you to talk about any problems that you may be dealing with in your life as well as provide assistance or referrals to other services that could help you.

Contact Information: List of Community Counsellors

Availability: By appointment​

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As settlers, we would like to acknowledge that we work and reside on the traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation within Alberta (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6).

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