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
North Carolina Board of Nursing
PO Box 2129
Raleigh, NC 27602-2129
https://www.ncbon.com/alternative-discipline-programs-apdp
Alternative Program
Jessica Tracey, Compliance Case Analyst: [email protected]
(919) 782-3211, ext. 274
Discipline Program
Candy Elliott, Compliance Case Analyst: [email protected]
Intervention Program
Jess Castro, Compliance Case Analyst: [email protected]
Chemical Dependency Discipline Program (CDDP)
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]
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