Crisis Support
Immediate Crisis Help
If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, these resources provide immediate, confidential support.
24/7 Crisis
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 (press 1), text 838255, or chat online. Confidential support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staffed by VA responders who care.
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Crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The national 988 Lifeline — veterans press 1 to be routed to the Veterans Crisis Line. Available to everyone, specialized veteran routing available.
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Text
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling via text message. Available 24/7 for any type of mental health crisis.
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PTSD
PTSD Resources
Evidence-based PTSD treatment, self-help tools, and peer support for veterans dealing with combat and other traumatic stress.
VA PTSD Center
VA National Center for PTSD
Treatment programs (CPT, Prolonged Exposure), PTSD Coach app, self-assessment tools, and provider resources from the world's leading PTSD research center.
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App
PTSD Coach App
Free VA-developed mobile app with PTSD education, self-assessment, coping tools, and links to support. Available on iOS and Android.
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Reintegration
After Deployment
Self-assessment and wellness resources for post-deployment adjustment, stress, PTSD, sleep, anger, and traumatic brain injury.
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TBI
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Resources for veterans dealing with TBI from combat blast exposure, accidents, or training injuries.
VA
VA Polytrauma / TBI Centers
Specialized TBI care at VA Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers and network sites. Comprehensive evaluation and rehabilitation for combat-related TBI.
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Education
BrainLine — Veterans
Educational resources about TBI causes, symptoms, treatment, and recovery specifically tailored for veterans and military families.
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Substance Use
Substance Use Support
Alcohol and drug treatment programs for veterans — no stigma, confidential, VA-covered.
VA
VA Substance Use Treatment
Detox, residential rehabilitation, outpatient programs, and medication-assisted treatment covered through VA health care for eligible veterans.
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Helpline
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential treatment referrals and information. 24/7, 365 days a year, English and Spanish.
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MST
Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Confidential care and support for veterans who experienced sexual assault or harassment during military service.
VA
VA MST Support Program
Free, confidential mental health treatment for MST at every VA facility. MST Coordinators at every VA medical center to help navigate care — no VA disability rating required.
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Hotline
RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline
Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or chat online. 24/7 confidential support from trained staff. Routes to local affiliate providers nationwide.
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Families
Military Family Support
Resources for spouses, children, and caregivers of veterans dealing with the impact of service.
Military
Military OneSource
Free counseling, financial coaching, and 24/7 support for active duty, Guard, Reserve, and families. Up to 12 free counseling sessions per issue.
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Caregiver
VA Caregiver Support Program
Support, training, and stipends for caregivers of eligible post-9/11 veterans through the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).
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NAMI
NAMI — Veterans & Active Duty
National Alliance on Mental Illness resources for veterans and families — education, support groups, advocacy, and the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-6264.
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