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Find your starting point

We get it. There's a lot on the Vet Empowered website, and it can be hard to know where to begin. Answer three quick questions and we'll point you to a few things you might find helpful, from free resources to short courses, depending on what's on your mind and how much time you've got.

This isn't an assessment or a diagnosis, and nothing you choose is saved or seen by anyone. Think of it as a friendly signpost.

Still have questions? Read our FAQs.

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Support, wherever you are

Vet Empowered offers coaching, not therapy or crisis support. If you're struggling, please reach out to people who can help right now.

  • United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland)

    Vetlife Helpline, free and confidential, 24/7 - 0303 040 2551 - vetlife.org.uk

    Samaritans, 24/7 - 116 123

  • Republic of Ireland

    Vetlife Helpline Ireland, free and confidential, 24/7 - 1800 145 145

    Samaritans, 24/7 - 116 123

  • United States and Canada

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text - 988

  • Australia

    Lifeline, 24/7 - 13 11 14

    AVA members can also use the AVA counselling service.

  • New Zealand

    Free, confidential counselling for vets through the Vitae EAP (24-hour booking line) - 0508 664 981

  • Anywhere else

    Find a helpline near you at findahelpline.com

    or ask your national veterinary association what support they offer.

If you ever feel you're not safe, please call your local emergency number.