Resources
Hot Lines
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Military Crisis Line
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Active Duty / Reserve / Guard / Veterans press "1" for the Military Crisis Line.
En Español: 1-888-628-9454
Europe (toll-free from Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, UK)
* Army garrison DSN phone: DSN 118
* Commercial European line: 00800-1273-TALK (8255)
Afghanistan, OEF Crisis Hotline
* DSN/NVOIP: 1-1-1 or 318-421-8218
* Cell: 070-113-2000, wait for tone, 1-1-1
Military OneSource
A 24/7 resource for military personnel & families. Topics include health, legal, and family concerns.
1-800-342-9647
SAMHSA's 24-hour Referral Helpline for substance abuse and mental health services
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
TAPS is the 24/7 tragedy assistance resource for ANYONE who has suffered the loss of a military loved one, regardless of the relationship to the deceased or the circumstances of the death.
1-800-959-TAPS (8277)
Veterans' Health Benefits Information
1-800-827-1000
More Phone Resources and Apps
App: Free Suicide Prevention App
The Operation Reach Out app is aimed at preventing suicides among military personnel and veterans. The free app is available through the iTunes for iPhone and iPad. Android users will find it in Google Play.
App: Free PTSD Support App
PTSD Coach was designed for Veterans and military Service Members who have, or may have, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This app provides users with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help users manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD. The free app is available through iTunes for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Android users will find it in Google Play.
inTransition
This 24/7 program is for Servicemembers receiving mental health treatment who will transition out of service or to a new assignment. inTransition coaches will help connect you with your new provider and empower you with tools to continue making healthy life choices. Your current mental health provider may also contact inTransition for you.
- Call toll-free 1-800-424-7877 (continental United States including Alaska and Hawaii)
- 1-800-424-4685 (outside the United States)
- 1-314-387-4700 (collect outside the United States)
Military Crisis Line Text 838255
Text the Military Crisis Line at 83255
Online Resources
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Information including a self-test for PTSD, treatment information on PTSD and other anxiety disorders.
Chapels/Chaplains
Visit the DoD's Military Installations locator service. Enter "Chapels" in the program or service box, enter an installation name or a zip code, and click "GO."
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF)
CSF is a U.S. Army program designed to equip and train Soldiers, family members, and Army civilians to face the physical and psychological challenges of sustained operations.
Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities Locator and Directory
Give an Hour
Give an Hour is a nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to U.S. military personnel and families affected by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Web site includes an online search for providers in any area.
InTransition
This 24/7 program is for servicemembers receiving mental health treatment who will transition out of service or to a new assignment. inTransition coaches will help connect you with your new provider and empower you with tools to continue making healthy life choices. Your current mental health provider may also contact inTransition for you.
Mental Health Services Locator (SAMHSA)
Make the Connection
Shared experiences and support for Veterans
Military Crisis Line confidential online chat
Online assistance
Military OneSource
A 24/7 resource for military personnel and families. Topics include health, legal, and family concerns.
National Center for PTSD
VA fact sheets, guides, and treatment information on PTSD and stress-related disorders
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 hotline--1-800-273-TALK (8255)--and online resources. A live Internet-based chat service is also available.
Real Warriors
The Real Warriors Campaign promotes the process of building resilience, facilitating recovery and supporting reintegration of returning servicemembers, veterans and their families. Real Warriors is an initiative of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE).
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Resource Page (SAMHSA)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator (SAMHSA)
Veterans' Health Benefits Information
Veteran Resource page (SAMHSA)
Resources for returning veterans and their families.
Resources For Family & Friends
Give an Hour
Give an Hour is a nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to U.S. military personnel and families affected by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Web site includes an online search for providers in any area.
Make the Connection
Shared experiences and support for Veterans
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Magazine: Veterans on the Road Home
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Resource Page (SAMHSA)
Suicide Warning Signs... (downloadable wallet card)
Suicide Warning signs (list)
Survivor Outreach Services
SOS is an Army-wide program designed to provide dedicated and comprehensive support to survivors of deceased Soldiers. The best way to reach SOS is through email: usarmy.jbsa.imcom-hq.list.survivor-outreach-services@mail.mil
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
TAPS is the 24/7 tragedy assistance resource for ANYONE who has suffered the loss of a military loved one, regardless of the relationship to the deceased or the circumstances of the death.
VA Bereavement Counseling
No-cost assistance and support to parents, spouses, and children with emotional and psychological stress after the death of a loved one who died in the service of their country. 1-800-905-4675 (Eastern) and 1-866-496-8838 (Pacific)
Veteran Resources: Resources for Returning Veterans and Their Families (SAMHSA)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
App: Free PTSD Support App
PTSD Coach was designed for Veterans and military Service Members who have, or may have, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This app provides users with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help users manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD. The free app is available through iTunes for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Android users will find it in Google Play.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Information including a self-test for PTSD, treatment information on PTSD and other anxiety disorders.
Brochure:Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Read brochure online
Download brochure
Order a copy
Brochure:Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (easy to read)
Read brochure online
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Make the Connection
Shared experiences and support for Veterans
National Center for PTSD
VA fact sheets, guides, and treatment information on PTSD and stress-related disorders.
Reading Materials and Downloadable Flyers
Alcohol and Drug Treatment - How it works, and How it Can Help You
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Magazine: Veterans on the Road Home
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention 2012: Goals and Objectives for Action (order report) A report of the U.S. Surgeon General and of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. This report outlines a national strategy to guide suicide prevention actions. Includes 13 goals and 60 objectives across four strategic directions: wellness & empowerment; prevention services; treatment & support services; and surveillance, research & evaluation. Download overview or full report
Suicide Prevention and Trauma Publications
To order these and other publications, contact SAMHSA's Health Information Network (SHIN) at
1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) or order online.
Paving the Road Home: Returning Veterans and Behavioral Health
Free Publications from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIMH publications can be ordered online or by calling the numbers below. All publications are free.
- 301-443-4513
- 1-866-615-6464 (toll-free)
- 301-443-8431 (teletype)
- 1-866-415-8051 (teletype, toll-free)
Depression
Read brochure online or download a copy
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Depresión (Español)
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Depression (easy to read)
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Depresión (fácil de leer - Español)
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Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do
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Ayudando a Niños y Adolescentes a Superar la Violencia y los Desastres: Que Pueden Hacer los Padres (Español)
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Men and Depression (online only, no hard copies)
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Los Hombres y la Depresión (folleto Español, en línea solamente; ninguna copia de papel)
Lea el folleto en línea
Participants Guide to Mental Health Clinical Research
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (easy to read)
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Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático (fácil de leer- Español )
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Real Men. Real Depression. Estos hombres son reales. La depresión también (fácil de leer-Español)
Lea el folleto en línea
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Suicide in the U.S. Statistics and Prevention (online only)
Read online
Women and Depression: Discovering Hope
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Video
A Word from Laurence Fishburne about Suicide Prevention
I Don't Know What It's Like...
