ABOUT THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS HEALTH PROGRAM

The Medical Professions Health Program (MPHP) assists professions who suffer from mental health/behavioral, substance use/abuse issues. We assist with individuals who are experience issue with their health that have potential to impact/compromise their personal lives and the lives of their patients. We do not provide a diagnosis or treatment.

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. These numbers hold true within the medical profession, as such illnesses preclude people due to profession or socioeconomic status. 

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 ~ Fax: (207) 430-8386