MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Veterinarians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession; compound that profession with any marginalized identity and the risk of mental illness and/or suicide completion only increases. PrideVMC acknowledges this trend in order to help our community members combat it.
Experiencing any form of marginalization is a mentally exhausting and emotionally draining experience that may require assistance. We strive to provide as many resources as possible to our community members to assist them through difficult times. Below are some resources to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis. For ongoing mental health issues, we highly encourage individuals to seek out a professional.
There is no shame in having a mental illness, it is not a morality defeat or a sign of weakness. Please help us destigmatize this illness by being open in your support of those suffering from it.
Resource Links & Contact Info
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 - Active Minds
- AFSP LGBTQ+ mental health and suicide prevention resources
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline
1.800.821.4357 - Alcohol Hotline
1.800.252.6465 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HIV/AIDS/STD Line)
1.800.342.2437 - CLEAR Blueprint by NOMV
- Depression Toolkit
- Drug Abuse Hotline
1.800.888.9383 - Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
1.888.843.4564
Mon–Fri, 4 pm–12 am EST - Gay-Straight Alliance Network
- HIV/AIDS Treatment Info Services
1.800.448.0440
TDD: 1.888.480.3739
Mon–Fri, 12 pm–5 pm EST - LGBTQ+ College Student Guide
- LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Resource Guides
- Lifeboat by NOMV
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
1.800.950.6264
741741 (text)
Mon–Fri, 10 am–6 pm ET - National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233
TDD: 1.800.787.3224 - Trans Lifeline 18/7
1.877.565.8860 - Transgender Law Center
phone 510.587.9696
collect line for people in prison and detention: 510.380.8229 - Trevor Suicide Prevention Line 24/7
1.866.488.7386 - Veterinary Hope Foundation
- Youth Talkline (ages 23 and under)
1.800.96YOUTH
Mon–Sat, 9.30 pm–12 am EST
Tue, 7 pm–12 am EST
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