Doctors in Distress : Confidential Help Available

Concerned about a colleague, or yourself, a family member, who may have an alcoholic, chemical dependent, mental/behavioral problem? CMA/CDA offers the Confidential Assistance Line, a 24-hour, voluntary phone service for physicians, dentists, medical students, residents, their families and colleagues.

This service is completely confidential and using it will not result in any form of disciplinary action or referral to any disciplinary body. Physicians and dentists who volunteer their services on the line are experienced in treating professionals, including physicians, with impairment problems. The goal is treatment not discipline.

In Northern California, please contact 650/756-7787.

In Southern California, please contact 213/383-2691. Information: Margaret Chow, 415/882-3368, mchow@cmanet.org