Get Help – Suicide Prevention 24/7 Hotline -800/273-8255

ASK – Ask/Assess, Support, Know Resources – Click Here

QPR Training (no cost) – Click Here

Veterinary Hope Foundation – Click Here

Indiana Suicide Hotline Info – Click Here

Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis Resources – Click Here

Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project – Click Here

Suicide Prevention Messaging – Click Here

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

According to state and federal laws and IVMA program policies, all participant information is confidential.

NOTE: The information contained in these self help documents is not to be used as a substitute for professional care. Neither the authors nor the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) assume liability for injury incurred by following the information presented in these self-help documents.

Suicide rates among veterinarians are higher than other professions.  Why?  Learn more here – let’s help each other!!!!

The IVMA Veterinary Well-being Program was created to assist veterinarians experiencing difficulties with substance or alcohol abuse.

The program elements include:

• Screening and referral
• Consultation with staff from Continuing the Care
• Case management designed to provide support and accountability
• Advocacy services (i.e. to the Veterinary Licensing Board
• Education on veterinary-related health concerns

Contact the Veterinary Well-being Program today. For assistance, please call 317/332-1933  or email at veterinarywellbeing@invma.org

ALL contacts are confidential.

Learn more about self-care – click here

For additional information and resources regarding assistance with personal issues such as the following:

• In a crisis?
• Stress or anxiety
• Depression
• Sickness and disability
• Relationships
• Vets and debt
• Eating Disorders

Click here for additional support and information.

NOTE: The information contained in these self help documents is not to be used as a substitute for professional care. Neither the authors nor the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) assume liability for injury incurred by following the information presented in these self-help documents.

For additional resources from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), click here.

If you need assistance with a potential or actual claim, contact the PLIT Action Center for information and support.  Click here

NOTE: The information contained in these self help documents is not to be used as a substitute for professional care. Neither the authors nor the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) assume liability for injury incurred by following the information presented in these self-help documents.

Additional Reading & Resources

Video: Dr. Elizabeth Strand Ph.D. – 5 Minute Staff De-stressing

Ignoring Compassion Fatigue Can Be Bad for Business

Video: Including Art Therapy in a Staff Wellness Program (Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Portland, Ore.)

Who in Your Practice Has Experienced Compassion Fatigue, Burnout or Depression?

Benefits of a Good Organization Culture

The Science of Happiness

NOTE: The information contained in these self help documents is not to be used as a substitute for professional care. Neither the authors nor the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) assume liability for injury incurred by following the information presented in these self-help documents.