The VA offers help resources at www.mentalhealth.va.gov, including:

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

The National VA Call Center for Homeless Veterans helps veterans who are homeless or who are at risk of being homeless, their family members and friends.

*Dial +1-877-424-3838 and Press 1, 24/7.

Quit VET

Call the quitline to speak with a tobacco cessation counselor, which can double a veteran’s chance of quitting.

Call 1-855-QUIT-VET (1-855-784-8838), 9 a.m.—9 p.m. ET, Monday—Friday.

Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans and service members in crisis and their families and friends can call to connect with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

*Dial 988 and Press 1, 24/7.

Text to 838255.

War Vet Call Center

The Vet Center Call Center is a place for veterans to talk about their military experience or other concerns during their transition from military to civilian life.

*Call 1-877-927-8387, 24/7

Women Veterans Call Center

VA services and resources for women veterans, their families, and caregivers that can also be accessed by anonymous online chats with a WVCC representative.

*Call 1-855-VA-Women (1-855-829-6636) 6 a.m.—8 p.m., Monday—Friday; 6 a.m.—4:30 p.m., Saturday.

Real Warriors

The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury provides information and resources about psychological health, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and traumatic brain injury.

*Call 1-866-966-1020, available 24/7.

Caregiver Support

The VA Caregiver Support Program offers training, educational resources, and a variety of tools to help people caring for a veteran succeed.

Call 1-855—260—3274, 6 a.m.—6 p.m., Monday—Friday for advice on being a caregiver.

*Chat options are available online

Source: U.S. Department of Veteran’s affairs