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

For assistance, please call 317/332-1933  or email at veterinarywellbeing@invma.org

Not One More Vet

Indiana Suicide Hotline Info – Click Here

Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis Resources – Click Here

Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project – Click Here

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

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

IVMA Wellbeing Information During the COVID-19 Crisis

Take care of yourself and your staff. Ask your clients and employees how they are doing.

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to reach out to resources in your community, colleagues, online resources (such as AVMA or resources listed below).

• AVMA SmartBrief – social distancing and empathy leadership
• Corona Virus Sanity Guide – click here
• American Foundation of Suicide Prevention – click here 
• CDC’s Managing Anxiety and Stress – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html#reducing-stress
• Emergency responders – https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/responders.asp
• Tips from the APA – https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/pandemics
• Mental Health Considerations from the WHO – https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf?sfvrsn=6d3578af_2
• Podcasts such as www.yourcourageouslife.com or https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/handling-chaos/
• COVID-19 anxiety – https://nickwignall.com/coronavirus-anxiety/
• CALM app for your phone – https://www.calm.com
• AVMA Wellbeing Resources
• Beach Body – on demand workouts
• Keep your kids busy too! Click here

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 317/627-0290 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:

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

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

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