Peer Assistance & Wellness

Anesthesia professionals may work long hours, experience high stress, and deal with challenging cases that take an emotional toll. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorder or other professional wellness issues and need assistance, help is available through the AANA Helpline at (800) 654-5167. Calls are answered live 24/7 by trained professionals.

If you are thinking of harming yourself, call the Suicide Prevention Line at 988.

Each state association of nurse anesthetists also has at least one State Peer Advisor who can provide assistance for state-related wellness issues. Please contact the NC State Peer Advisor(s) for state-specific assistance and support. 

North Carolina State Peer Advisors
Linda Stone, DNP, CRNA
Luci New,  DNP, CRNA
1-800-654-5167 

Drug Monitoring Programs through the North Carolina Board of Nursing 

Alternative Program
North Carolina Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 2129
Raleigh, NC 27602-2129
Jessica Tracey, Regulatory Compliance Coordinator
(919) 782-3211, ext. 274 

Chemical Dependency Discipline Program (CDDP)
North Carolina Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 2129
Raleigh, NC 27602-2129
Candace Elliott, Regulatory Compliance Coordinator
(919) 782-3211, ext. 228

Healthcare Workforce Suicide

Risk Factors & Warning Signs

Suicide Prevention

The Suicide Prevention Evidence-Informed Interventions for the Health Care Workforce report (2022) identifies 3 drivers of suicide in the healthcare workforce: stigma, access, and job-related stressors. Click on the link to be directed to the AHA site to download a copy and view additional information. 
Evidence-Informed Interventions for the Health Care Workforce

AANA Suicide Resources
The AANA has resources to assist those struggling with mental health concerns.
AANA Resources

Wellness Wednesday
How do you maintain a healthy work-life schedule? Share your photos of practicing mental wellness to [email protected]