Togetherall

Why Join Togetherall?

• Fully available in EN and FR

• Anonymous. Share freely without fear of judgment.
• Inclusive and safe. Clinically moderated by bilingual licensed clinicians to ensure a psychologically safe environment.
• Find your people. Find support from those who share your identity, challenges, and concerns, whether professional or personal. No one has to struggle alone.
• Veterinary-specific group. Join the Veterinary Medicine Group to connect with others in the veterinary industry who understand the pressures of the work and the importance of mental wellbeing.
• Real support. One-third of users receive one-on-one resource and referral support from Togetherall clinicians.
• Tools for self-care. Use courses, journaling tools, self-assessments, and other practical supports for wellbeing.
• Support during complaints. Participate with posts like "You're Not Alone: Let's Talk About the Impact of a Complaint" within the Veterinary Medicine group for peer connection during tough times. (Currently available in English).
• Diverse & Inclusive - Users include veterinary professionals identifying as Indigenous, Black, of colour, non-binary, and gender-fluid, spanning all roles and career stages, with many in early- and mid-career. Togetherall fosters belonging for all.
• Bridge the Gap in Care - With 60% of veterinary users reporting discomfort accessing formal support, and 20% with no access to formal mental health support, Togetherall provides a vital, anonymous alternative available 24/7.

How to Join

1. Visit https://account.v2.togetherall.com/register/company-lookup/CVMA 
2. Click register and complete the following information:
1. Enter your email address
2. Select an anonymous username
3. Enter a password
4. Enter your date of birth
5. Enter your postcode
6. Choose your preferred language (French or English)
3. Agree to the terms and conditions and submit details
4. Check your email and click the verification link
5. Complete a few demographic and background questions

You're in! Explore discussion boards, post anonymously, and access tools

How to Join the French Community 

1. Go to the Togetherall login page.  Visit https://account.v2.togetherall.com/register/company-lookup/CVMA
2. At the top of the page, select your preferred language (French or English).
• The page will typically default to the language your browser is using.
3. Click Register, during registration select your preferred language (French).  Complete the following information:
4. Complete the following information:
• Enter your email address
• Select an anonymous username
• Enter a password
• Enter your date of birth
• Enter your postcode
• Choose your preferred language (French or English)
5. Agree to the terms and conditions and submit details
6. Check your email and click the verification link
7. Complete a few demographic and background questions

Once registered, you will automatically enter the French community.  Explore discussion boards, post anonymously, and access tools. 

If you’re concerned about someone in the veterinary profession, Togetherall can be a supportive resource to share. How to introduce Togetherall:

• Share the information under “Help for yourself” 
• Starting the conversation about mental health with someone you care about can feel challenging, but it can also be a welcome relief for someone when they are struggling. Some tips include:
• Bringing up the conversation in a private place
• Begin by expressing concern: “I care about you and wanted to check in.”
• Describe what you have noticed: “I’ve noticed you seem quiet lately and have been coming in late.” 
• Reiterate that you care and check in to see if they have a challenge they are dealing with: “Does that track with your experience?” 
• Introduce Togetherall gently. “I wonder if you’ve considered Togetherall?”

• Help with signing up. When someone is struggling, they might need help signing up, or taking action. Getting help comes with many complex feelings for many people. If the person you are trying to help is interested in Togetherall, it may be helpful for them to offer to sign up together. Sometimes it is helpful to have signed up yourself in advance so you can show them what the platform looks like and destigmatize signing up.

• Togetherall is here for you too. If you are a veterinary team member, Togetherall can be a supportive place to help you understand how best to help your colleague, coworker, or friend.

• Interested in giving back? Join Togetherall's Special Trained Peers Program: Veterinary professionals receive focused training and guided support to connect, chat, and engage online, helping to build a stronger mental health community. We welcome more advocates from the veterinary profession to become trained peers on the platform.

Why use Togetherall with your team?

• Support for all team members: Many staff do not have access to formal mental health support, some have no support at all, and some lack access to employer-provided benefits. Togetherall closes the gap in providing free access to peer support and mental health resources. Togetherall clinicians have helped veterinary users through some difficult issues - it is not a stretch to say that it has saved lives.
• Critical lifeline for at-risk veterinary professionals: Around 20% of veterinary users have considered suicide in the past six months. Togetherall offers timely, one-to-one connections with clinicians for a quarter of high-risk users, helping them access support before a crisis.
• Proven effectiveness: 84% of users who visit twice or more find it helpful; 42% share something for the first time, reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking.

How to introduce and implement Togetherall with your team: Togetherall is easy to implement and introduce to your team. 

1. Download Clinic Posters Here and display them in common areas to encourage peers to connect with Togetherall.
2. Introduce Togetherall at a staff meeting. Creating your own account beforehand can help you walk your team through the platform. 
3. Sign up as a team.  Taking action can be the hardest part, especially when you are struggling with mental health. Signing up together at a staff meeting takes 5-10 minutes and ensures that everyone has immediate access to help whenever they need it most.  Please keep usernames confidential and not share your login information with others. Anonymity and confidentiality are essential safety features of Together, helping to ensure a secure, trusted space for all participants.