Peer Support Request
To speak with a Peer Supporter, please fill out the form below. Your information and use of the program will be kept confidential – only viewable by the Peer Supporter and program administrator for the purpose of facilitating a match. We have included bios from each of the Peer Supporters below in case you would like to specify who you want to connect with.
We will reach out to you as soon as possible, generally within 72 hours, to connect you with a Peer Supporter. If you have any questions, please contact PHPM.PeerSupport@phabc.org.
We will reach out to you as soon as possible, generally within 72 hours, to connect you with a Peer Supporter. If you have any questions, please contact PHPM.PeerSupport@phabc.org.
If you need immediate support or are in crisis please reach out to the Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789, or to the BC Crisis Line at 1-800-784-2433. Both are available 24/7 to help.
Meet our Peer Supporters
Dr. Karin Goodison - As a late bloomer into this unique medical career, I feel passionate about connecting PHPM physicians together as a community. Striving for all around wellness while balancing demanding careers, families, relationships and life events can be challenging. I found it very helpful to talk to colleagues about how I was feeling about my mental and emotional health- many shared similar feelings and experiences. I am now on a path to improved wellness…
Dr. Martin Lavoie - I grew up in rural Québec and moved to Montréal to go to medical school and then to train as a public health physician. I started my practice in Québec in 1996, then moved to Alberta for 15 years, and I now practice in BC. I practiced in various organizations at different levels (regional, provincial, national), and experienced a variety of situations and crises that have been helping me to understand many aspects of what being a PHPM physician entails. I deeply care about people I work with, and I strive to lead by example when it comes to respect, empathy, being supportive, focusing on people’s strengths, living a balanced life, and being attentive to the quality of our work environment.
Let me know how I can support you. And I can do this in English et en français!
….How are you doing?
Dr. Martin Lavoie - I grew up in rural Québec and moved to Montréal to go to medical school and then to train as a public health physician. I started my practice in Québec in 1996, then moved to Alberta for 15 years, and I now practice in BC. I practiced in various organizations at different levels (regional, provincial, national), and experienced a variety of situations and crises that have been helping me to understand many aspects of what being a PHPM physician entails. I deeply care about people I work with, and I strive to lead by example when it comes to respect, empathy, being supportive, focusing on people’s strengths, living a balanced life, and being attentive to the quality of our work environment.
Let me know how I can support you. And I can do this in English et en français!
Dr. Shobhit Maruti - I grew up on multiple islands in the Caribbean before working in England and then moving to Canada and attending film school, followed by residency. Thanks to a diverse cultural and professional background, I am positive our conversations will be full of understanding and empathy, and I hope you find our interactions supportive and helpful.
Dr. Olivia Sampson - I grew up in Ontario and Quebec, completed both medical school and family medicine residency in Quebec (1995), worked some years in Quebec and California, moved to British Columbia in 2009, and completed PHPM residency in 2015. I look forward to offering a listening and supportive ear, and a space for you to share your thoughts, feelings, and/or experiences.