Resources available right now

· Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255,then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

o   For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.

· Vet Centers - Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.

· VA Mental Health Services Guide - This guide will help you sign up and access mental health services.

· MakeTheConnection.net - information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.

· RallyPoint - Talk to other Veterans online. Discuss: What are your feelings as the Taliban reclaim Afghanistan after 20 years of US involvement?

· Download VA's self-help apps - Tools to help deal with common reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time.

· Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) -  Request a Peer Mentor

· VA Women Veterans Call Center - Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 6:30PM ET)

· VA Caregiver Support Line - Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 5PM ET)

· Together We Served -Find your battle buddies through unit pages

· George W. Bush Institute - Need help or want to talk? Check In or call:1-630-522-4904 or email: checkin@veteranwellnessalliance.org

· Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes - Join the Community

· American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network - Peer Support and Mentoring

· Team Red, White & Blue - Hundreds of events weekly. Find a chapter in your area.

· Student Veterans of America - Find a campus chapter to connect with.

· Team Rubicon - Find a local support squad.