Hotlines
Veterans Crisis Line:
Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1,
text to 838255
chat online VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat
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Department Of Defense Safe Helpline (For Sexual Assault Victims):
877-995-5247
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National Call Center For Homeless Vets:
1-877-4AID VET
(877-424-3838)
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VA Mental Health- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website hosts screening tools, a veterans crisis line and a guide to mental health conditions that often plague veterans.
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NAMI Veterans and Active Duty- The National Association on Mental Illness has a Veterans & Military Resource Center, which is home to online discussion groups, information about veteran mental illnesses and treatments. It includes information about advocacy for active-duty members, returning veterans, veteran families, veterans in recovery, veterans looking for work, mental health providers, college faculty members and women veterans.
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Mindwise- Military Pathways is a site created by Screening for Mental Health and the Department of Defense that allows military members and their families to take free, anonymous mental health or alcohol self-assessments. Completion of the assessment directs users to referral information for Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs services.
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National Center For PTSD- They are the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.
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Help Yourself Help Others- A mental health screening tool for military personnel, veterans, and their families.
Homecoming 4 Veterans- Homecoming for Veterans is offering this cutting-edge treatment, at no cost, for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) through a network of clinicians across the country.
CHP- Since 2007, the Coming Home Project (CHP) has provided residential retreats for Military and Veteran Families, Veterans and Service Members and Service Providers.
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Battle Tap- BATTLE TAP is an easy-to-learn self-help tool that is designed for armed public service professionals who are experiencing emotional or psychological distress.
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AIMS- Interactive skills-building for anger and irritability developed by the VA.
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USA CARES- USA Cares provides financial and advocacy assistance to post-9/11 active duty US military service personnel, veterans and their families.
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Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center- Offers information about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of brain injuries and educates service members and veterans about how to prevent them. Research here.
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Project Valor IT- Valor-IT helps provide voice-controlled/adaptive laptop computers and other necessary technology to support veterans recovering from hand wounds and other severe injuries.
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TRICARE- is the health care program for military members and their families. The program is divided into two regions (East and West) and Overseas. Treatment locator here.
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National Resource Directory- connects wounded warriors, injured and ill service members, veterans, and their families with national, state, and local support programs. The NRD is a partnership among the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs.
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Moving Forward- a free, on-line educational and life coaching program that teaches problem-solving skills to help you to better handle life's challenges. It is designed to be especially helpful for veterans, service members and their families.
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