Covid 19: Mental Health Services for Health & Community Care Workers
Health and community care workers have made a selfless commitment to care for our community during COVID-19. At work and at home, you have shown incredible strength. But even the strongest among us need help sometimes. Anxiety, exhaustion and compassion fatigue are all normal responses in this pandemic. It’s ok to say it: this is really hard.
We're here for you
If you are a health or community care worker impacted by stress related to COVID-19, supports are available to help you cope. These supports include access to resources you can access on your own or with a group of peers. Five hospitals in Ontario, including St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, are partnering with Ontario Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence to provide assessment and referrals to health or community care workers from across the province. For more information on these different resources, please visit COVID-19: Support for workers.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is committed to caring for the mental health of health and community care workers during this difficult time. You’re not alone, we’re here for you.
How can we help?
The COVID-19 Mental Health Support Team offers confidential support for healthcare workers through quick access to a trained mental health clinician from SJHH. Our team includes nurses, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists. They will connect with you and listen. You can share your fears, concerns, and struggles, receive support, engage in problem-solving, and receive help connecting to other resources or services if needed. Simply call St. Joe's Connect at 905-522-1155, extension 36499 during business hours or complete the referral form below. You will be contacted within 24 hours.
If you are on the St. Joe’s network and can access MyStJoes (hospital intranet):
- Visit the Employee Wellness page on MyStJoes
- St. Joe’s Staff and Physician Mental Health Support Portal: Click here to access the confidential referral form from the SJHH network.
If you are NOT currently ON the St. Joe’s network:
- Click here for a list of resources available to staff and physicians
The COVID-19 Mental Health Support Team provides confidential support for Healthcare Workers.
Please fill out the form below to request support. A member of our clinical team will be in touch within 24 hours.
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