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.

Thank you for your service and for participating in this research. Your experiences matter, and help is available. You are not alone.

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