Ontario Pharmacy Health Program
Lifemark Health is pleased to be the new service provider for the Ontario Pharmacy Health Program, previously called the Ontario Pharmacy Support Program (OPSP).
The Program will be operating in a similar fashion to the OPSP.
The OPHP aims to lower emotional, social and economic costs associated with psychiatric disorders, substance use and or emotional disorders for registrants of the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
Click here to open Ontario Pharmacy Health Program brochure.
Program Goals
- provide industry-leading assessment, treatment and disability management services
- prevent long-term disability absences
- promote the health and wellness of registrants
- provide evidence-based, prompt, comprehensive options for all registrants
- promote return to work and improve productivity
- maintain confidentiality of personal health information
Services Offered
We provide registrants with the following options:
comprehensive psychological, psychiatric and/or substance use assessments: clear diagnostic and functional formulation of a registrant’s condition, treatment and practice recommendations
- (e.g., monitoring, safety concerns in practice)
- direct or facilitated treatment interventions tailored to
- pharmacy professionals' specific needs: evidence-based treatment
- co-ordination of substance use counselling and relapse prevention
- co-ordination of specialized mental health and substance use programs
- monitoring services that are tailored to registrants’ specific needs.
Funded Program Coverage includes:
- case management services
- assistance with staying at work and/or when ready to return to work
- independent monitoring
- assistance in learning about community resources available
Pharmacy Professionals are responsible for funding:
- treatment
- laboratory screens
- medical and clinical assessments
We also provide:
- self-referral options
- information and advice about mental health concerns
- information about available clinical and assessment services throughout Ontario
- information about monitoring and advocacy services.
Secure Document Upload
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Community Resources
Mental Health Services & Resource Directories - Ontario
Resources | Website / Phone Number |
|---|---|
Connex Ontario Directory for mental health, addiction and problem gambling services in Ontario | |
Ontario 211 Online Directory of Human Services for all Ontario locations | |
Canada Drug Rehab Online free Addiction Services Directory for finding treatment centers and support groups in Canada | |
Ontario – Mental Health Online Directory for finding mental health support | |
Ontario - Health Connect How to find a family doctor, nurse practitioner, and details about the Health Connect program | https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner |
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Directory of RAAM clinics across Ontario | |
Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres Listing of methadone treatment centres in Ontario | |
eMentalHealth.ca Website Services, supports directory to search local communities | |
Self Help.ca CBT Therapist Directory of CBT therapists | |
Online Self-Help Resources Listing of online and self-help resources across Canada | |
Mental Health Helpline Non-emergency resources and referrals | |
Drug and Alcohol Helpline Non-emergency resources and referrals 1-800-565-8603 |
Crisis Support Lines - Ontario
Resources | Website / Phone Number |
|---|---|
Crisis Services Canada Suicide prevention and support | |
Distress and Crisis Ontario Listing of distress centers in Ontario by region | |
Kids Help Phone Pre/Crisis line for kids, youth and young adults | |
Ontario Association for Suicide Prevention Information on suicide prevention and resources | |
Distress and Crisis Toronto For individuals in distress or crisis and in need of support (24/7) |
Mental Health Support Services - Ontario
Resources | Website / Phone Number |
|---|---|
Bounce Back Ontario Free online skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage symptoms of depression and anxiety | |
Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario Resources, information and services related to mental health in Ontario | Find your own CMHA branch: |
Canadian Center on Substance Use and Addiction Website of information related to Substance Use and Addiction (reports, publications, information and resources) | |
Mind Your Mind Online tools to help support your mental health | |
Addictions and Mental Health Ontario Resource for mental health and addictions information and support | |
Children’s Mental Health Ontario Online information, resources and services for children’s mental health in Ontario | |
Mental Health First Aid Canada General Resources on different types of mental health problems | |
Iamsick.ca A navigation tool for the mental health system in Ontario | https://www.iamsick.ca/en/static/ontario-mental-health-navigation-tool |
CAMH – Mental Health and Addictions Mental Illness and Addictions Index, clear reliable information | http://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index |
Families for Addiction Recovery A resource for information on supporting family members struggling with addiction | |
Anxiety Canada Website with various resources, tools, videos on managing anxiety http://anxietycanada.com/articles/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt/ | http://anxietycanada.com/articles/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt/ |
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health Provides resources on how to transition back to work smoothly, how to address awkward questions from colleagues and how to work with employers on accommodations | |
Centre for Inner Freedom An 8-week course enabling people to let go of the past, worry less about the future, and live more fully in the present moment. Practices include sitting, standing, lying and moving meditations. Deal effectively with stress, depression and chronic pain. | |
Self-Care Resources Canada |
Mutual Support Services / Groups
Resources | Website / Phone Number |
|---|---|
Alcoholics Anonymous AA Toronto Directory | |
Online Group AA Meetings | |
Online Intergroup Alcoholics Anonymous (Global Service Resource) An online meeting directory for AA. | |
Narcotics Anonymous | |
Virtual Narcotics Anonymous Meetings (Global service resource) | |
Cocaine Anonymous | |
Crystal Meth Anonymous | |
Marijuana Anonymous | |
In the Rooms Recovery space for people when you can’t meet face to face | |
Unity Recovery Recovery community organization | |
SMART Recovery Self-management and recovery training, online, app | |
Support Groups Ontario Psychology today groups listing | https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/groups/addiction/ontario?sid=5d9b6414337ee&rec_next=1 |
Apps for Maintaining your Mental Health 10 Best apps for your mental health | |
The Big White Wall Online Mental Health Community free, online mental health and wellbeing service that helps people who are dealing with everyday stressors or major life events. Available 24/7/365, supported by clinically trained ‘Wall Guides’, self-guided courses and self-improvement tools and resources |
COVID Resources
Resources | Website / Phone Number |
|---|---|
College of Ontario Pharmacists | https://www.ocpinfo.com/regulations-standards/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-professionals/ |
COVID-19 Telehealth If individuals are concerned that they may be exposed to, or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 | |
Mental Health Considerations during the COVID-19 Outbreak | |
Coping with the Stress of the COVID-19 Outbreak | https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/coping-with-stress.pdf?sfvrsn=9845bc3a_2 |
Tips for Coping with COVID-19 | https://www.morneaushepell.com/permafiles/92174/covid-19-tips-coping-can.pdf |
Canadian Mental Health Association – COVID-19: Mental Health and Wellbeing | |
Mental Health Commission of Canada – COVID19 Resource Hub | |
Mental Health Commission of Canada - Mental Health First Aid COVID-19 Self-Care and Resilience Guide | https://www.mhfa.ca/sites/default/files/mhfa_self-care-resilience-guide.pdf |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Stress and Coping |
Phone: 1-844-931-0007
Fax: 1-866-429-9137
Email: [email protected]
The line is open during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5 pm, excluding holiday. Should you wish to leave a message after hours, this confidential secure mailbox is checked on a regular basis. Your call will be returned within one business day. Please note this is not a crisis line. If you require immediate assistance, please proceed to your nearest emergency room/hospital or call 911.