Get Help – Suicide Prevention 24/7 Hotline -800/273-8255
For assistance, please call 317/627-0290 or email at veterinarywellbeing@invma.org
Indiana Suicide Hotline Info – Click Here
Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis Resources – Click Here
Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project – Click Here
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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:
Contact the Veterinary Well-being Program today. For assistance, please call 317/627-0290 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:
Click here for additional support and information.
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
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