Resources
Speaking Engagements
STL-PHP provides informational and educational presentations to the medical community throughout St. Louis and the surrounding area. STL-PHP requests an honorarium to help supplement the cost of the presenter’s time
To arrange a presentation for your group or organization, please fill out the request form below or call STL-PHP Director Mary Fahey at 314-578-9574.
External Resources
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Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP)
The Federation of State Physician Health Programs, Inc. (FSPHP) is a national membership association of Physician and Health Professional Programs (PHPs). FSPHP is a 501c3 nonprofit established in 1991, that evolved from initiatives taken by the American Medical Association (AMA), the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), State Medical Societies/Associations and individual state physician health programs. The member programs provide confidential assessment, referral to treatment, resources and monitoring for physicians/healthcare professionals, and those in training who may be at risk of impairment from mental illness, substance use disorders and other health conditions.
When indicated, ongoing health monitoring by a PHP provides trusted accountability that supports successful continuation or return to practice. Most importantly, state member programs provide a confidential, therapeutic alternative to discipline and have the support of organized medicine in their state or province often through legislation, exceptions to mandated reporting, or other safe haven provisions. In addition to working with participants, PHPs provide education, outreach, and advocacy to their medical communities in support of physician health and well-being.
International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous (IDAA)
International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous had its origins in the garage of Dr. Clarence Pearson in upstate New York in 1949. Dr. Pearson, a recovering alcoholic and practicing physician, and his wife Polly invited other physicians and their families for an AA retreat at their summer home in Cape Vincent, New York, near the Canadian border.
Attendance at that summer meeting totaled 34. Doctors from the United States, three from Canada and the presence of a psychologist as well as physicians, made the meeting both international and interdisciplinary. Hence the organization International Doctors in AA (IDAA) was founded.
Since that time, annual conferences of IDAA have been held in July or August in various locations around the country. The format is good for fundamental AA meetings. Al-Anon, Children’s Program, Teen Program and IDAA-Twenties fellowship meetings as well as scientific education presentations, carrying CE/CME credits, addressing the latest evidence in the field of alcoholism and addiction.
In addition to the Annual Conference, IDAA hosts a meeting list that includes both virtual and in-person meetings specifically for healthcare providers and their loved ones. This carries the message of hope and healing throughout the year.
Alcoholics Anonymous St. Louis (AASTL)
Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
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