Find human support
Ways to connect with people who can help, beyond an app.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Many hospitals, health systems, fire departments, and agencies offer free, confidential short-term counseling through an EAP.
- Check your HR or benefits portal for “EAP” or “employee assistance”.
- Your badge, intranet, or union representative may list the phone number.
- EAP use is generally confidential from your employer — ask the EAP how they handle records if you're unsure.
Licensed therapists and counselors
A licensed mental-health professional can provide assessment and treatment that an app cannot.
- Ask your primary care provider for a referral.
- Search your insurer's directory for in-network behavioral health providers.
- Look for clinicians who mention healthcare workers, first responders, or trauma-informed care.
Peer support
Talking with someone who has done the same work can help. Many departments and hospitals run peer-support or critical-incident teams.
- Ask your unit leader, chaplaincy, or union about peer-support or CISM teams.
- Many state nursing associations and fire/police associations run peer programs.
Substance use support for licensed professionals
Many states run confidential peer assistance or alternative-to-discipline programs for nurses and other licensed professionals.
- Search for your state's nurse peer assistance or alternative-to-discipline program.
- Your board of nursing website usually links to it.
- SAMHSA's helpline can also connect you to local treatment.
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