Welcome to Victorian Doctors'
Health Program
Welcome to Victorian Doctors'
Health Program
Healthy doctors helping our healthy community.
The Victorian Doctors Health Program is a free confidential advisory service for all Victorian doctors and medical students who have concerns about their well-being: such as stress, mental health questions, substance use struggles, or physical health issues.
We can provide ongoing advice and support to help find a way forward. Whilst we cannot take the place of formal clinical care, we can assist in helping you organise this as needed.
A key task is the promotion of doctors and medical students wellbeing across Victoria via advocacy and education.
Dr Patrick Johnson
Medical Director
If you’d like to speak with a clinician at VDHP call our 24/7 number
1 300 330 543
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday
Closed
Public Holidays
Closed
If you wish to contact us regarding a non-urgent matter, you can also
Send us an email at
vdhp@vdhp.org.au
OR
Resources for GPs & concerned colleagues
Resources for concerned family & friends
Resources for hospital staff
What we do
VDHP provides assistance to doctors and medical students who have any of the following concerns:
- Physical health concerns
- Stress and anxiety
- Mental health questions
- Substance use problems
We can provide an opportunity for thinking through your situation without pressure, judgement or bureaucracy. Whilst the VDHP is not a formal clinical service we can assist in the planning of appropriate follow-up care.
We are also open to speak to you if you have concerns about a doctor or medical student. This includes family, friends, colleagues, university staff and clinical staff.
The VDHP is a free service and confidential. As confidentiality is of utmost priority to us enquiries can be made anonymously. However, like all health practitioners, we are required to remain in compliance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009.
Find similar services in other states
Doctors’ Health SA
www.dhas.org.au
PH:08 8366 0250
4hrs/7 days
Doctor’s Health Advisory Service
www.dhas.org.au
PH:02 9437 6552
24hrs/7 days
Doctors’ Health in Queensland
dhq.org.au
PH:07 3833 4352
24hrs/7 days
Doctors’ Health Advisory Service WA
www.dhaswa.com.au
PH:08 9321 3098
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Doctors’ Health NT
doctorshealthnt.com.au
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Doctor’s Health Advisory Service
PH:1 300 374 377
24hrs/7 days
Doctor’s Health Advisory Service
PH:1 300 374 377
24hrs/7 days
VDHP is proud to be supported by
via Drs4Drs
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
DRS4DRS – 1300 374 377 (1300 Dr4Drs)