Getting help

Crisis Text Line is a global nonprofit addressing the mental health and well-being of Veterans, service members, and their families by offering free, 24/7, confidential mental health support by text and webchat for anyone who needs help. Support is available in both English and Spanish, and getting connected is simple — just text SERVE or SERVICIO to 741741 to reach a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor. Members of the military community can also explore our Military Community Mental Health Resource Guide, which covers common mental health challenges, signs someone may be struggling, and ways to support themselves and those around them.

Vets4Warriors provides sustained peer support before challenges turn into crises by addressing the immediate and long-term needs of callers and connecting them to proven resources. Vets4Warriors is a live, 24/7, confidential, peer support network representing every branch of the US military, serving every member of the military community.
Call 855-838-8255 or visit Vets4Warriors.com.

The VA has mental health support available across the United States. Find facility locations and resources near you.

"Don’t Wait. Reach out." is a resource operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans and their family/friends can use this site to locate help for Veterans, whether that be for isolation, career challenges, money issues, physical or mental health problems, or other challenges.

211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. Thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. Calls to 211 are confidential and can be anonymous.
211 for Essential Community Services

For Veterans in crisis, the simple act of starting a conversation can begin a journey toward feeling like themselves again. This site helps you learn simple ways to support a Veteran in need and questions you can ask to keep the conversation going.
Start the Conversation | VA Suicide Prevention Resources (veteranscrisisline.net)

Many NAMI chapters host NAMI Homefront groups, a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and Veterans with mental health conditions.

The Veteran Spouse Network (VSN) facilitates a community of peer support for military and Veteran spouses and committed partners, providing opportunities to engage and connect to helpful resources and a community of support. Veteran families rely on strong, supportive communities while facing their unique challenges. Spouses and committed partners, this is your network, meant to incorporate your input, voice, and perspectives.

Blue Star Families is a mutual support organization founded by and for spouses and family members of military personnel and Veterans.

Rural Minds is the only national 501c3 nonprofit focused on providing free information and resources to confront rural mental health challenges and the stigma surrounding mental illness. We advocate for rural mental health equity, promote mental wellness, and distribute educational content to serve the 46 million people living in farming, ranching, and agricultural communities, small towns, and isolated areas across rural America.

Community mental health resources can be valuable way for you to get treatment for yourself and your loved one if they do not want VA care. Each state has a treatment locator. Find yours.