Mental Wellness Resources and Further Help
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Interstaff offers many resources to you and your family to help manage mental health related symptoms.
1. Wellness Check-inLinks to an external site.
- Interstaff hired a Wellness Manager, Shannon, whose responsibility is to ensure that our nurses and their families are WELL! Shannon is trained in QPR for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health First Aid.
- Meetings are available post-deployment. Please click the link above to schedule.
2. 988 LifelineLinks to an external site.
- Similar to calling 911, the government has recently added 988. This is a 24/7/365 service, available to you at no cost, through call or text.
- 988 is reserved for more emergent cases, meaning you or someone you know is thinking about self harm or harming others.
3. SAMSHA HotlineLinks to an external site.
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline is available by calling 1-800-622-HELP (4357). This line is available 24/7/365, is free, and confidential.
- The hotline also provides referrals to local mental health facilities and treatment options.
Nurse Specific Resources
1. Don't Clock OutLinks to an external site.
- Peer support program and weekly group meetings to de-stress from nursing.
2. Therapy Aid CoalitionLinks to an external site.
- Free or discounted therapy sessions for healthcare workers.
3. Debriefing the Front LinesLinks to an external site.
- One-on-one sessions and resources to learn how to "debrief" after a long, stressful shift.
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