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If you do not feel that you can keep yourself safe or otherwise need immediate medical or mental health attention, please contact 911 or go to an emergency room immediately.


If you are distressed or feel that you need to speak to someone:


For additional resources and support, please also consider reaching out to your local VA which can provide a wide variety of services. You can find the nearest VA facility or Vet Center by visiting: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/


For additional information about accessing care at Vet Centers visit http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/ or call 1-877-927-8387 [Available 24/7].

There are also many free health-related mobile apps available for Veterans at https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/mobile-apps/


Additional resources available to Veterans and their families are listed below:


Resource

Website and Additional Contact Information

Mental Health for Veterans

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/

Mental Health for Veterans and families

https://www.nami.org/help/
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) [Available Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM ET]

Substance use treatment for Veterans and families

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline/
1-800‐662‐HELP (4357) [Available 24/7]

VA care for women Veterans

https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/
1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) [Available Monday-Friday, 8AM-10PM ET; Saturday, 8AM-6:30PM ET]

VA homeless service for Veterans

https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/NationalCallCenter.asp
1-877-4AIDVET (4243838) [Available 24/7]

Intimate partner violence for Veterans

https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/

Intimate partner violence for Veterans and families

https://www.thehotline.org/
1-800-799-7233 [Available 24/7]
Confidential chat is also available on the website.

Military sexual trauma for Veterans

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/mentalhealth/msthome/

Support and referral for treatment for sexual assault or abuse for Veterans and families

https://rainn.org/
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) [Available 24/7]
Confidential chat is also available on the website.

COMIRB # 20-0719 / PI: Hoffmire

Last Updated 5 November 2024

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