VETERAN CRISIS & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
You are not alone. Confidential support is available right now — free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR
If you or someone you know shows these signs, reach out for help immediately:
HOW TO HELP A VETERAN IN CRISIS
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
Professional help, peer support, and evidence-based treatment programs
VA Mental Health Services
Same-day mental health appointments available at all VA medical centers. No appointment needed for urgent mental health needs.
Vet Centers
Community-based counseling centers providing readjustment counseling, mental health, and social services. Free, confidential, and welcoming.
PTSD Treatment Programs
The VA National Center for PTSD offers evidence-based treatments including Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Peer Support Specialists
Connect with fellow veterans who have lived experience with mental health recovery and can provide peer-to-peer support.
VA Mental Health Apps
Free apps including PTSD Coach, Insomnia Coach, Move!, Stay Quit Coach — designed specifically for veterans.
Family & Couples Therapy
Mental health affects the whole family. The VA provides services for veterans' family members and couples therapy programs.
The Reality
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You've faced far harder things. You can face this too.