Emergency help
About Lifeline
If you need urgent help, you should call Lifeline immediately. Lifeline provide 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
About the AVA Counselling Service
The service is available to AVA members, the vet professionals that work for them (who may not be members) and family members. It is available all day every day on 1300 687 327. The service can also arrange a counsellor to attend veterinary workplaces to help support staff after a traumatic incident.
Other support services:
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78
SANE Australia 1800 187 263
More information about mental health
A comprehensive collection of resources to help with your mental health.