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    June 28, 2019

    Updated: June 16, 2023

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      CCK Law: Our Vital Role in Veterans Law

      VA Resources for Mental Health Care, Treatment, & Support

      Veterans’ Crisis Lane

      For assistance with any distressing issue, not just suicide; service for veterans, service members, NG and Reservists, family and friends.

      • 1-800-273-8255 press 1
      • Confidential chat
      • Text: 838255
      • Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 800-799-4889
      • Spanish: 888-628-9454

      Make the Connection

      Shared experiences and support for veterans

      • Information, shared stories, community, resources for veterans, family and friends, active duty, NG and reserves

      Coaching into Care

      For families and friends seeking care or services for a veteran

      • 888-823-7458

      Vet Centers

      Counseling, peer support, and other resources for veterans and loved ones

      • 877-927-8387

      Non-VA Resources for Mental Health Care, Treatment, & Support

      National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

      Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for caller or loved ones

      • 1-800-273-8255

      Samaritans

      24/7, free, confidential, anonymous; call, text, online chat

      • 877-870-4673

      Vets 4 Warriors

      24/7 Peer-to-peer support network

      • Housed at the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center in New Jersey
      • 1-855-838-8255

      The Mighty

      Supportive online community for people facing health challenges and those who care for them

      Coping and Symptom Management Apps

      • Moving Forward
      • My3
      • Virtual Hope Box
      • Tactical Breather
      • PTSD Coach
      • CBT-I

      Other resources which may be of interest to Veterans

      United States Department of Veterans Affairs

      Access and manage your VA benefits and VA health care.

      USA.gov for military and veterans

      Learn more about help available for veterans and service members, joining the military, and more.

      Job Seekers

      Important Information for Veterans and Transitioning Service Members

      HealthCare.gov

      Information on the health insurance marketplace and getting insured.

      Department of Education Information for Military Families & Veterans

      Discharge Upgrades

      How to Apply for a Discharge Upgrade
      DoD and VA Release Online Tool to Assist Veterans with Discharge Upgrade Process

      American Battle Monuments Commission

      United States Interagency Council on Homelessness

      National Cemetery Administration

      Social Security Administration Information for Veterans