Support Resources
Nursing asks so much—strength, care, silence, and self-sacrifice. If you’re struggling with burnout, addiction, anxiety, or simply the weight of unspoken challenges, this page is for you.
Here you’ll find confidential help, mental health support, and addiction recovery resources—each chosen for nurses and healthcare workers. Whether you want to reach out, learn, or just realize you’re not alone, these links and hotlines are open to everyone.
Remember:
Seeking help is an act of courage. There is no shame in feeling overwhelmed. Better days are possible, and you are worth the support.
Support Resources for Nurses (Indiana and Nationwide)
Crisis & Immediate Help
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (24/7, confidential).
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for immediate support.
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Indiana Be Well Crisis Helpline: Call 211 for free, confidential mental health support (Indiana Family & Social Services).
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Indiana Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787 available 24/7 for mental health crisis support.
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National Substance Abuse Hotline: 866-210-1303 (free, confidential, 24/7).
Recovery and Addiction Helplines
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Indiana Addiction Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357) for substance use and recovery support.
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Recovery Centers of America (Indianapolis): 8530 Township Line Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260 | recoverycentersofamerica.com/locations/indianapolis
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FindTreatment.gov: Search for treatment centers nationwide (findtreatment.gov)
Specialized Nurse Recovery
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Indiana Professionals Recovery Program (IPRP): Confidential help for Indiana nurses struggling with substance use. inprp.org
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Indiana State Nursing Assistance Program (ISNAP): Info/program for nurses (ISNAP FAQ PDF)
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Parkdale Recovery Center—Professional Programs: parkdalecenter.com/community-resources/
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American Society of Addiction Nursing: Support groups and information (addictionnursing.org)
Mental Health & Burnout Support
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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “HELPLINE” to 62640.
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Therapy Aid Coalition: Free/low-cost therapy for healthcare workers (therapyaid.org)
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IU Health Addiction Services: iuhealth.org/find-medical-services/addiction-treatment
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Indiana Center for Nursing—Health and Well-being: ic4n.org/health-and-well-being-home