Resources
Veterans Crisis Line
www.veteranscrisisline.net
Veterans Crisis Line Chat
www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat
Vet Center
www.vetcenter.va.gov
National Resource Directory
www.nrd.gov
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - formerly "Suicide Prevention Lifeline"
www.988lifeline.org
National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention
How to Help Others Cope with PTSD Symptoms (Veterans Health Administration bulletin)
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/39175cb
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
www.afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources/
VA News: Ways Veterans and their loved ones can find support after a suicide loss
https://news.va.gov/125703/veterans-loved-ones-support-after-suicide-loss/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
International (links and resources for suicide prevention)
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327007#international-hotlines-and-resources
VA.gov Resources 24/7
Anytime, day or night.
If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help.
Many of them are Veterans themselves.
Call 988 and press 1.
Text 838255 to start a CONFIDENTIAL chat.
Call TTY if you have hearing loss at 800-799-4889.
Need help finding a VA location?
https://www.va.gov/find-locations