Psychological support
Here are the different types of psychological support offered to members:
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Whether for trouble at work, or for personal, spousal, family, or addiction problems, contact the EAP. Just having a question or concern is enough reason to use this service.
Please note that the EAP, which is part of Beneva Group insurance, comes into effect following one month’s continuous service.
The EAP for resident doctors is:
- offers up to 12 hours’ consultation by phone or videoconference
- is available 24/7
- draws on a team consisting of psychologists, social workers, guidance counsellors, psychoeducators, and sexologists
- is confidential
Go to the FMRQ Mobile App
You will find the phone number exclusive to members for 24/7 support.
FMRQ Mobile App in the App Store
FMRQ Mobile App in Google Play
This new support supplements existing services, including:
Québec Physicians’ Health Program (QPHP)
By contacting them, you will receive peer support without charge. QPHP physician advisors can also recommend the services of other categories of professionals, if necessary.
QPHP offices are open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. But you can also reach a physician advisor from 5 pm and 8 pm Monday through Friday, and from 9 am to noon on weekends and statutory holidays.
Consulting a psychologist (Intermediate or Superior Plan of Beneva)
If you have subscribed to the Intermediate or Superior Plan under Beneva, you will be reimbursed for up to $2,000 a year in consultation fees, upon submission of receipts. The psychologist must be a member of the Quebec Order of Psychologists (OPQ).
Resources at Medical Schools and Universities
Université de Montréal
- Faculty resource: Bureau Point de repère (website in French only)
- University resource: Service à la vie étudiante – Consultation en psychologie (website in French only)
Université McGill
- Faculty resource: Office of Medical Learner Affairs
- University resource: McGill Student Services – Student Wellness Hub
Université Laval
- Faculty resource: Services d’aide pour les étudiantes et étudiants de la Faculté de médecine – Direction de l’aide aux étudiantes et étudiants (DAE) – website in French only
- University resource: Centre d’aide aux étudiants (website in French only)
Université Sherbrooke
- Faculty resource: Aide à la vie étudiante (AVE) – website in French only
- University resource: Service de psychologie (website in French only)
For any other support concerning your residency, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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