- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
A free 24-hour hotline available if you or someone you know is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Press 1 for a dedicated line for veterans and their families. - Veterans Crisis Line
http://www.veteranscrisisline.net
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. - U.S. Department of Defense
http://www.defense.gov
The U.S. Department of Defense has a wide variety of resources available to support the resiliency and recovery of all service members. - After Deployment
http://www.afterdeployment.org
This website addresses post deployment challenges including psychological health concerns, substance abuse, employment issues, reconnecting with family and friends, spiritual guidance and living with physical injuries. The website also features a Peer-2-Peer forum for service members and families. - Military OneSource
http://www.militaryonesource.mil
Education, relocation, parenting, stress – you name it. Military OneSource was created to help with just about any need. Available by phone or online, their free service is provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserves service members and their families. The service is completely private and confidential, with few exceptions. - National Resource Directory
https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov
The National Resource Directory is a website for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families and those who support them. It provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Visitors can find information on a variety of topics including benefits and compensation, education and training, employment, family and career support, health, homeless assistance, housing, transportation and travel and other services and resources. - Real Warriors Campaign
http://www.realwarriors.net
The Real Warriors Campaign is an initiative launched by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury to promote the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery, and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans and their families. - Wounded Warrior Resource Center
http://www.woundedwarriorresourcecenter.com
The Wounded Warrior Resource Center provides wounded service members, their families and caregivers information on military facilities, health care services and benefits. - Blue Star Families
http://www.bluestarfam.org
Blue Star Families is a non-partisan, non-profit organization, created by real military families. It is committed to supporting military families through the unique challenges of military service and asking the larger civilian population to help as well, connecting military families regardless of rank, branch of service or physical location, and empowering military family members to create the best personal and family life as possible. - Military SoS
http://www.militarysos.com
Military SoS is a support site for military spouses and significant others, open to all loved ones of military service members (active, reserve and retired). - National Military Family Association
http://www.militaryfamily.org
The National Military Family Association is an organization with strong grassroots support balanced with a professionalism that makes them a leader in the field. Spouses, parents, and family members make up their staff and board positions.They speak up on behalf of military families and empower husbands, wives and children to understand and access their benefits. Based on what they hear from their members, NMFA meets the needs of service members and their families with insightful recommendations, innovative programs and grassroots efforts to better the quality of life for military families.
Resources:
- Mental Health - Local Resources
- Suicide Prevention and Support
- Resources for Youth
- Resources for Parents
- Resources for Women
- Resources for Veterans, Active Military and Their Families
- Resources for Older Adults
- Resources for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals
- Resources for Health Care Professionals
- Resources for Faith Based Communities
- Resources for Addiction and Substance Abuse Recovery
- Mental Health - National Resources
