THRIVE Mental Health Resources - Protect

24 May 2024

 

The THRIVE Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework aims to support individuals, workplaces, and organisations to implement mental health and wellbeing strategies that positively impact mental health outcomes for all veterinary team members using an integrated approach to wellness. 

  1. Preventing harm and mental ill-health from psychosocial hazards in the industry
  2. Promoting mental health and leveraging protective factors such as strengths, capabilities, and rewards of work
  3. Protecting individuals who experience stress and mental ill-health.

The framework is supported by resources that are available to help you to create ways of working that prevent harm, promote good mental health, and protect each other.  

This week we are highlighting resources to help protect workplace wellness.

Resources and support services for protecting team members when they are unwell. The asterisked services (*) are available 24/7.

 

  • Lifeline* | 13 11 14: A national crisis support and suicide prevention helpline offering support for anyone in need.
  • Beyond Blue* | 1300 224 636: A national non-profit organization that provides information and support for people with depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. They offer a helpline, online resources, and counselling services.
  • Suicide Call Back Service* 1300 659 467: A free nationwide service providing phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
  • headspace* | The National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds.
  • Mensline Australia* 1300 78 99 78: Support for men.
  • QLIFE | 1800 184 527 - A national support service for LGBTIQA+ folks operating daily from 3pm-12am.
  • 13 YARN* 13 92 76: An Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders crisis support line.
  • GRIEFLINE* 1300 845 745: Telephone support and resources for individuals experiencing grief and loss.
  • Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) | 1300 687 327: The AVA provides members, the vet professionals that work for them (who may not be members) and family members with access to counselling services, as well as a range of other support services, including financial advice, legal support, and personal assistance.
  • Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA) | The VNCA provides members access to professional counselling services and wellbeing resources.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) | Provide confidential counselling services for employees and their families, including support for mental health and wellness.