ABOUT THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS HEALTH PROGRAM

The Medical Professionals Health Program (MPHP) is a nationally recognized assistance program dedicated to helping health care professionals enter a safe, healthy recovery program. The MPHP has served over 1100 healthcare professionals since it was first established by the Maine Medical Association in 1987. Our trained staff helps identify, assist, support, and monitor any medical professional or student of the professions in Maine (with and without licensure) who have  a potential impairment due to a substance use illness or mental illness. 

WHY MONITOR 

Statistics show that in any given group of people, 10% to 15% will have an alcohol or drug addiction.  The numbers are higher for those who suffer from mental illness, at more then 20% rate in the general population. National studies suggest that these numbers hold true within the medical profession. Addiction and mental illness are not selective.  They can and will touch anyone, regardless of profession and socioeconomic status. 

​If you or someone you know has a substance use illness or mental health problem, the (MPHP) can help. 

MPHP’s goal is to help participants get the assistance they need so they can remain employed and practicing in their chosen profession.  The MPHP works cooperatively with six Maine boards of licensure, hospitals, medical staffs, and professional associations to ensure that professionals in need of treatment and services find the resources they need; better understand the treatment and recovery process; and implement strategies for return to safe practice. 

MPHP MISSION

The Medical Professionals Health Program, a program of the Maine Medical Association, assists medical professionals of Maine by providing confidential and compassionate assistance and advocacy. MPHP professionals and committee members help participants with diagnosed substance use disorders. Although we do not provide evaluation or treatment, we help participants better understand the treatment and recovery process and help implement strategies for return to safe practice.
WHY MPHP?
"The program's continued support gave me the encouragement to do what I once thought impossible. The MPHP walked on this path with me to a point where I now have gained far more in my life than I ever lost. Today I live a life of recovery that is based on gratitude for my many blessings, but also for the lessons learned during my struggles with addiction. I am privileged to lead a life more abundant than ever before and I fully believe that I am a better health care provider because of what I have learned. And, for all who took the risk to believe in me again, I will be forever grateful."                                                                                                                                                                           Anonymous MPHP Participant
Professionals eligible for MPHP Services:  (includes Maine students in these programs.)
  • Dentists & Allied Dental Professionals 
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Physicians 
  • Physician Assistants 
  • Veterinarians 

GET HELP TODAY - CONTACT MPHP     ~     MPHP@MAINEMED.COM       (207) 623 - 9266

Medical Professionals Health Program ~ 20 Pelton Hill Rd ~ Manchester, ME 04351 ~ (207) 623-9266