Resources
Mental Health Mini-Lessons
The Veterinary Hope Foundation mini-lessons are short, practical conversation starters designed for busy veterinary teams. Each topic is offered in two versions: one for practice managers who want a simple way to lead healthy culture and reduce daily stressors, and one for entire teams to use in huddles, shift changes, or quick check ins.
Crisis Support (24/7)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis Support (24/7)
Call/Text 988 (phone, text, chat)
The Trevor Project Lifeline
Crisis Support (24/7)
LGBTQ youth crisis support; Call 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline
Crisis Support (24/7)
Trans peer support; Call 1-877-565-8860
Mental Health Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline
Mental Health Resources
Information and support
National Institute of Mental Health
Mental Health Resources
Find help and resources
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Mental Health Resources
Reduced-fee therapy network
Psychology Today
Mental Health Resources
Therapist directory
United Way 211
Mental Health Resources
Local mental health and substance use services
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Alcoholics Anonymous
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Meeting finder and resources
Al-Anon Family Groups
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Support for families and friends
FindTreatment.gov
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Treatment locator (U.S.)
LifeRing Secular Recovery
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Secular peer support
Nar-Anon Family Groups
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Support for families and friends
Narcotics Anonymous (United States)
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Meeting finder and resources
National Harm Reduction Coalition
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Prevention resources
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Treatment Navigator
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Find alcohol treatment
Never Use Alone
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Overdose response line; Call 1-800-484-3731
Partnership to End Addiction
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Family guidance and support
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training)
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Meetings and tools
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Women for Sobriety
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Women-centered recovery support
Veterinary Professional Wellbeing and Inclusion
American Veterinary Medical Association
Veterinary Professional Wellbeing and Inclusion
Wellbeing resources and tools for veterinary professionals
Josh Vaisman — Flourish Veterinary Consulting
Veterinary Professional Wellbeing and Inclusion
Team wellbeing and culture support
Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC)
Veterinary Professional Wellbeing and Inclusion
LGBTQIA+ community support and education
Veterinary Hope Foundation
Veterinary Professional Wellbeing and Inclusion
Education, community groups, and webinars
Pet Financial Resources
Best Friends Animal Society
Pet Financial Resources
Financial assistance directory
RedRover Relief
Pet Financial Resources
Urgent Care Grants
Student Financial Resources
American Veterinary Medical Association
Student Financial Resources
Student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
American Veterinary Medical Foundation
Student Financial Resources
Scholarships and awards
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
Student Financial Resources
Scholarships application portal
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
Student Financial Resources
Awards, grants, and scholarships hub
Student American Veterinary Medical Association
Student Financial Resources
(American Veterinary Medical Association) — Awards, scholarships, competitions, and grants
United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Student Financial Resources
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program
Veterinary Information Network (VIN) Foundation
Student Financial Resources
Veterinarian student support