Nurse Rescue

Nurse Rescue is a nurse run organization focused on supporting nurses who are dealing with the stigma of seeking mental health care while working in the health professions.

Our Mission

To provide mental health resources and support for nurses through online resources, research, continuing education and more, in the hopes of reducing the stigma of seeking help for mental health care.

How do we do this:

• Provide a community for nurses to speak openly, honestly and anonymously about issues affecting them and their mental health

• Provide original and linked educational sessions focusing on mental health and well-being of nurses, health care staff and patients

• Share research on mental health related issues

• Participate in research on mental health and nursing

• Provide resources for screening and evaluating colleagues for signs of suicidal ideation, mental health issues and other related concerns

• Provide listings of local resources available to help support good mental health

• Provide interactive sessions aimed at promoting well being and overall wellness

• Support advocacy campaigns focused on bettering the nursing workplace and the overall wellness of nurses

• Work with and support professional organizations efforts to enhance the wellness of nurses