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    Resources for Veterans & Service Members

    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