Peer Assistance & WellnessAnesthesia 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 Drug Monitoring Programs through the North Carolina Board of Nursing Alternative Program Chemical Dependency Discipline Program (CDDP) Healthcare Workforce Suicide AANA Suicide Resources Wellness Wednesday |