Mental health services
Getting help for any kind of mental health or domestic issue can feel overwhelming. Reaching out can be intimidating, and often it can feel tough to justify that what you’re going through is “serious enough” to reach out.
No matter what issue you’re facing, there is a free, confidential service that can help. Most are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
NOMV provides the necessary support to all members of veterinary teams and students who are struggling or considering suicide.
National Talk-Lines (24/7)
If you feel like you or someone you know is in immediate danger, you should call 911 (or your country’s local emergency line) or go to an emergency room to get immediate help.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 800-273-8255 (TALK)
- National Domestic Violence: 800-799-SAFE
- RAINN Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673
- Trevor Project hotline (LGBTQ+): 866-488-7386
- LGBT+ National Hotline: 888-843-4564
- TransLifeline: 877-565-8860
National Text/Chat Services
- Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 (Stress, Self-harm, Abuse)
- Steve Fund crisis text line: Text STEVE to 741741 (connects you to a crisis counselor of color)
- Trevor Project text line (LGBTQ+): Text START to 678678
- National Suicide Prevention “Lifeline CHAT” service
Find a Provider near you:
- NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness: 800-950-NAMI text “NAMI” to 741741
The Veterinary Hope Foundation (VHF)
The Veterinary Hope Foundation (VHF) offers free, confidential online Group Sessions to support Veterinary professionals (including both DVMs and support teams) , provides resources to share ideas, and help with daily challenges and stressors. This free program includes 6-week guided discussions with a licensed Mental Health professional, groups are matched by affinity and practice ( i.e., small animal, equine, etc.)
- The sessions are 60-75 minutes/ week for the 6-week period
- Sign up using the registration link here>
Journey for Teams
The Journey for Teams program is designed to engage veterinary professionals to increase their knowledge of DEI principles and foster individual and team behaviors that help advance a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Suveto is a fervent supporter of improving DEI in veterinary hospitals, which is why we have partnered with AVMA to support this valuable initiative.
- Learn how your hospital can start participating today at JourneyForTeams.org
Using her training in mental health, well-being coaching, and lifestyle medicine, Melyssa Allen dedicated her business to include comprehensive well-being solutions to support veterinary professionals, teams, and organizations.
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Practicing Gratitude in Veterinary Medicine
Practicing gratitude involves actively shifting your focus from your burdens to your blessings. While it may seem like a simple exercise, research has shown that gratitude has profound effects on our mental and emotional states!
I know sometimes that feels like it is easier said than done…but in this blog post, we will explore how the simple practice of gratitude can enhance your mental and emotional well-being!
Melyssa Allen
Veterinary Well-Being Coach & founder of Mind-Body-Thrive Lifestyle
