In an emergency, call 911
Homewood Health Program
Confidential Ontario Toll-free Line: 1 866 826-4440
The College has partnered with Homewood Health to connect veterinarians to resources to support their health, well-being and resilience. Veterinarians who need support are encouraged to contact Homewood Health for assistance. For any questions about this service, please contact Homewood directly or contact the College for further information.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Canadians have access to a 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, a three-digit number making it easier for people to call or text to get help when need it. The service offers trauma-informed and culturally affirming support to anyone who is thinking of suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. Service is available in English and French, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Unique stressors
As a veterinarian, you face work stressors that are unique to your profession. The everyday challenges of meeting client expectations, working long hours, and balancing priorities outside of work can take its toll on your mental health and well-being. Your health matters and it’s important to know when and where to seek help.
Building mental health strategies for the profession happens at all levels to provide multiple supports and resources that can be accessed by individual veterinarians, and through their employers and professional organizations.
TeamCheck: For a healthy veterinary team and workplace
TeamCheck includes several communication tools to support mental health and well-being in the veterinary workplace. TeamCheck is a communications campaign prepared by the Ontario Collaborative for Well-being in Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary teams are encouraged to make use of the tools to assist conversations about mental health in their workplace.