If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, immediate help is available through various emergency and support services.

• For medical, police and fire emergency situations always call 9-1-1. 
• If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help immediately by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. or contacting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s Crisis Chat team.
• Dial 9-8-8 to connect with a trained counselor at a crisis center.
• Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.

Mental health resources specifically for veterinarians, including a directory of Arizona-based psychologists and tools to help find specialized therapists.

• This list represents members of the Arizona Psychological Association (APA) who have indicated that they work with veterinarians and veterinary-related issues. View list here.
• Find A Psychologist in Arizona Directory
• American Psychological Association Therapist Locator

Self-assessments and scales to help individuals reflect on their well-being; however, please note that these tools are not diagnostic tests and cannot provide an official diagnosis.

• AVMA: Well-being Assessment for Veterinarians

• Mental Health America: Depression Screener

• Stress.org: The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory 

Resources for suicide prevention and postvention, offering training, guides, and support from leading organizations in the field.

• AVMA QPR Suicide Prevention Training
• AVMA Suicide Prevention Resource Guide for Veterinary Settings
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
• National Institute of Mental Health Suicide Awareness and Prevention (NIH)

Get critical tools to help veterinary workplaces and veterinary college communities recover after a suicide. Download these toolkits developed by experts in veterinary medicine, suicide prevention, and survivors of suicide loss in the veterinary medical community.

• Veterinary Workplaces
• College of Veterinary Medicine

These professional organizations offer valuable resources and tools to support the mental health of veterinary professionals.

• Journey for Teams

• American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
  

• American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)
  

These supportive groups and resources are designed to foster well-being and promote mental health within the veterinary community.

• Not One More Vet/Veterinary Mental Health Support

• VIN Foundation
  

• Veterinary Hope Foundation
  

AzVMA offers a collection of grief resources to support veterinary professionals and their teams through the emotional challenges of loss and mourning.

• AzVMA Grief Resources