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Military Resources

Choose From Multiple Options Specific to Your Needs Below

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE's "Veterans Crisis Line" Helpline:

Veterans Crisis Line" Helpline, is for veterans and their loved ones help and support.


OPTION-1 (CALL):  

1-800-273-8255 

(and Press 1 to speak with Veterans Affairs Responders)  


OPTION-2 (WEBSITE CHAT ONLINE) HERE:

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

(Press the "Connect Online" button)

OPTION-3 (TEXT MESSAGES):  

Send a text message to 838255 

(to receive text help)


OPTION-4 (HOMELESS) VETERAN CRISIS CHAT:

Proceed to this website and click the "Start Your Confidential Chat" Button.

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat/homeless-veterans-chat/

  • The crisis chat is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available to any Service member, 
  • including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and any Veteran, 
  • even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.


OPTION-5 (HEARING IMPAIRED): 

Support for deaf and hard of hearing via video web-conference chat here:  1-800-799-4889  

or use the (above) online website chat option.  


ABOUT:  

The Veterans Crisis Line Helpline connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring, Department of Veterans Affairs responders, confidential toll-free support Helpline, online chat, or text messages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SEXUAL ASSAULT / RAPE "SAFE HELPLINE":

OPTION-1 (CALL):  

1-877-995-5247 

This is the Sexual assault / Rape "Safe Helpline" (for soldiers), telephone hotline.  Call to speak with Safe Helpline staff (for personalized advice and support).


OPTION-2 (WEBSITE CHAT ONLINE) HERE:    

https://www.SafeHelpline.org 

(click "Live Chat")


OPTION-3 (TEXT MESSAGES): 

Soldiers can text their location to 55247 inside the United States or 202-470-5546 outside of the United States (to receive automated contact information for the SARC at their installation or base). 


ABOUT:  

Safe Helpline is DOD's official free, anonymous and confidential resource that can be accessed worldwide, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to connect with live sexual assault support professionals.  Safe Helpline staff can also transfer callers to installation-based sexual assault response coordinators (SARC), on-call victim advocates, civilian rape crisis centers, and for suicide prevention referrals.

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE:

If you need help, now is a good time to talk confidentially with someone who can help, about the things that may be causing problems or overwhelming you.  

  • This is the FREE U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number here: 18002738255.
  • Professionals are available to talk to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  
  • This phone number will connect you to someone who can help at a certified crisis center nearest to where your call is placed.
  • This confidential suicide prevention hotline is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress (including youth), and can provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals day and night. 
  • Translators are available speaking approximately 150 languages.   

U.S. official National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  
18002738225
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Stay Connected With Your New Support Group

The MY3 official App:

 Introducing the MY3 official App, a free app from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  Their website is here:  https://my3app.org

ABOUT: With MY3, you define your network and your plan to stay safe. With MY3 you can be prepared to help yourself and reach out to others when you are having thoughts of suicide.  Features:

  • Access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7:  Anyone can call, whether you’re concerned for yourself or someone else. If you need someone to talk to, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is always ready for the call.
  • Create your support system: Who are your 3? Is it your sister? Your therapist? Maybe even a neighbor down the street?  Add the contact information of the 3 people you feel you would like to talk to when you are having thoughts of suicide.
  • Get support at times of greatest need or risk: When you're having thoughts of suicide and it feels like there’s no hope in sight, find support you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or your Support group at any time of the day.
  • Build your safety plan:  When you are ready, you can create your customized safety plan by identifying your personal warning signs, coping strategies, distractions and personal networks. This safety plan will be with you at all times and can help you stay safe. Learn more about safety planning.
  • Access Important Resources: You can keep all of your resources here on your phone.    


WHERE TO GET THE APP: (MY3 is available free of charge at these websites)

Apple App Store:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my3-suicide-lifeline/id709651264?mt=8

Google Play:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nerdery.my3

WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY:  There is hope and a life to look forward to, even in your darkest moments. MY3 can help you get through your most difficult times. You might also help someone else get through their difficult time.  Download MY3 to make sure that your 3 are there to help you when you need them most.  

Other Resources

Multiple official U.S. resources to help you.

Other Helpful Resources

Choose from multiple other support options specific to your needs
(e.g. such as disaster support). 


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