Counseling & Treatments - Collier County Veterinary Society, Naples, FL

According to an article from the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suicides among the veterinarian field are rising. Some helpful links are listed below.

National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline

If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline National Network. The Crisis Text Line is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. at any time and a live, trained crisis counselor receives your text and responds on a secure online platform. You can also call 211 to speak with a live, trained service professional in your local area. All calls are confidential and 211 is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Online Resources

NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness – www.nami.org/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator – findtreatment.samhsa.gov

Suicide Prevention Lifeline – www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Buprenorphine Physician and Treatment Program Locator – www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/physician-program-data/treatment-physician-locator

Opioid Treatment Program Directory – dpt2.samhsa.gov/treatment/

Disaster Distress Helpline – www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

Veteran’s Crisis Line – www.veteranscrisisline.net

Drug-Free Workplace – workplace.samhsa.gov

What Is Substance Abuse Treatment? A Booklet For Families – http://store.samhsa.gov/product/What-Is-Substance-Abuse-Treatment-A-Booklet-for-Families/SMA14-4126

Alcohol and Drug Addiction Happens in the Best of Families – http://store.samhsa.gov/product/Alcohol-and-Drug-Addiction-Happens-in-the-Best-of-Families/SMA12-4159

Naples Addiction Recovery Centers – https://www.recovery.org/browse/naples-fl

Psychology Today – Therapists in your area – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists?search=33966

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

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The Collier County Veterinary Society provides opportunities for local continuing education for the veterinarians of Collier County.

The Association provides a powerful voice for the veterinary medical profession, and works to affect policies, regulations and legislation in order to protect the veterinary medical profession, veterinarians’ livelihood and the well-being of clients and the community.