SAFETY RESOURCES

SAFETY RESOURCES - AVAILABLE 24/7

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

National Crisis Lines (Available 24/7, including 988)

·      988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)

o   Call or text: 988

o   Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis

Veterans Crisis Line

·      Call: 988, then Press 1 (or 1-800-273-8255, Press 1)

·      Text: 838255

·      Online chat: veteranscrisisline.net

·      Specifically trained to help veterans

National Domestic Violence Hotline

·      Call: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

·      Text: START to 88788

·      Online chat: thehotline.org

·      Available in 200+ languages

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

·      Call: 1-800-656-4673

·      Online chat: hotline.rainn.org

·      Confidential support and information

Crisis Text Line

·      Text: HOME to 741741

·      Free, confidential crisis support via text message

LGBT National Hotline

·      Call: 1-888-843-4564

·      Peer support and local resource referrals for LGBTQ+ people

SAMHSA National Helpline

·      Call: 1-800-662-4357 (HELP)

·      Substance use and mental health treatment referral and information

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)

VA Women Veterans Call Center

·      Call: 1-855-829-6636

·      Hours (ET): Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-10:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM-6:30 PM

Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Coordinators

·      Contact your local VA Medical Center

·      Find locations: va.gov/find-locations

·      Free MST-related counseling is available to all veterans who qualify for VA care

VA Mental Health and MST Services

·      MST information: va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/military-sexual-trauma/

·      Call your local VA Medical Center for mental health appointments

·      Same-day mental health care may be available at many VA facilities

THERAPY AND COUNSELING OPTIONS

Psychology Today Therapist Finder - psychologytoday.com

·      Search for providers with experience in veterans, trauma, or military culture

·      Filter by insurance, telehealth, and sliding-scale options

Open Path Collective - openpathcollective.org

·      Low-cost therapy (typically about $30-$60 per session)

BetterHelp for Veterans - betterhelp.com/veterans

·      Online counseling with some veteran-focused options and discounts

APPS AND DIGITAL RESOURCES

PTSD Coach (VA)

·      Free app from VA to help manage PTSD symptoms

·      More information: ptsd.va.gov/apps/PTSDCoach.asp

Mindfulness Coach (VA)

·      Free app from VA to support mindfulness and grounding practices

·      More information: va.gov/health-care/mental-health-services/mindfulness-coach-app/

FINDING LOCAL HELP

211

·      Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org

·      Connects you to local resources (shelters, food, housing, counseling, etc.)

Local VA Medical Centers

·      Find locations: va.gov/find-locations

·      Ask for Mental Health, MST Coordinators, or Women's Health services

Local Domestic Violence Programs

·      Search: domesticshelters.org

·      Find shelters and domestic violence programs by city, state, or zip code

Important Notes About Safety and Privacy

Some services listed above may vary by location; you can also contact your local VA Medical Center or a local domestic violence program to ask about additional resources in your area. If you are concerned about someone seeing your phone or internet history, consider using a trusted device, turning off location sharing, or clearing your browser and call history after using these resources.

Healing is possible, and you deserve support and a safe environment.