COVID-19 Pandemic: Important information for patients and visitors of CAMH

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Professional Support Groups

Below is a list of COVID-19 professional support groups. While this list is kept up to date, please check individual websites for times and listings of support groups and online meetings.

ECHO Coping with COVID-19 for health care providers

From: ECHO Ontario Mental Health

ECHO COVID-19 is a virtual education and capacity-building program that aims to build a community of practice, promote resilience, provide skills and resources, and support well-being of health care providers.

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Ontario Medical Association MD-led virtual chats and confidential support

From: OMA Physician Health Program

The OMA Physician Health Program invites you to drop in virtually support one another during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sessions will be led by Dr. Kasra Khorasani, a psychiatrist at Mount Sinai Health Systems and St. Joseph’s Health Centre.

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COVID-19 virtual psychosocial support groups for nurses and allied health professionals

From: DeSouza Institute | UHN

This is a support group for health care professionals working across the GTA during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss fear, normalize stress reactions, share solidarity and learn about effective coping strategies.

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30 Minute Physician Mindfulness

From: TAHSN Network

Held several times a week, drop-in mindfulness sessions provide physicians with an opportunity to learn mindfulness techniques and to take time to relax and recharge.

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Distress Centres Line (GTA)

From:Distress Centres of Greater Toronto

Trained volunteer responders provide confidential emotional support and crisis intervention through the phone to at-risk and vulnerable individuals from across the GTA, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Available at 416 408-4357 or 416 408-HELP or text 45645.

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PARO Helpline

From: Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO)

The toll-free number, 1-866-HELP-DOC (1-866-435-7362), provides residents, their partners and family members, and medical students with immediate assistance in urgent matters as well as guidance to other resources. The service is accessible from anywhere in Ontario, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Professional Support Groups

ECHO Coping with COVID-19 for health care providers

Ontario Medical Association MD-led virtual chats and confidential support

COVID-19 virtual psychosocial support groups for nurses and allied health professionals

30 Minute Physician Mindfulness

Distress Centres Line (GTA)

PARO Helpline