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...Veteran Mental Health...
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Mental Health Home Page: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/
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National Center for PTSD: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
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**ABOUT FACE PTSD Resource Site: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface/
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**Combat Exposure: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/types/combat_exposure.asp
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**Military Sexual Trauma: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/index.asp
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Pledged Veteran Resources:
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Maritime Injury Center: https://www.maritimeinjurycenter.com/maritime-careers-guide/support-for-veterans-transitioning-to-civilian-life/
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VA Disability Calculator: https://veteransguide.org/va-disability-calculator/
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UNITED STATES SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES:
Suicide Crisis Line:
**Call 988
**Visit https://988lifeline.org/
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Emergency Services:
**Call 911
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Suicide Prevention Hotlines:
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
*Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
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*National Suicide Prevention Chat: http://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx
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INTERNATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES:
**Visit a global directory of crisis lines HERE.
**Visit a global directory of additional suicide crisis lines and resources HERE.
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Check out a list of mental health resources ranging from immediate crisis intervention to ongoing therapy and counseling, tailored to the unique experiences of veterans below:
1. VA Mental Health Services: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers a range of mental health services, including counseling, therapy, medication, and peer support.
2. Veterans Crisis Line: For immediate assistance, veterans can call 988 and press 1 to connect with qualified responders.
3. Military OneSource: Provides mental health resources and support for service members, veterans, and their families.
4. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Offers mental health resources specifically tailored for military members, veterans, and their families.
5. Wounded Warrior Project: Provides various programs, including mental health support, for wounded veterans.
6. Warrior Care Network: A collaboration between Wounded Warrior Project and academic medical centers, offering intensive outpatient programs for veterans dealing with PTSD and TBI.
7. Code of Support Foundation: Provides assistance to service members, veterans, and their families through casework and online networking.
8. GI Rights Network: Offers free and confidential information to U.S. military service members, veterans, and their families.
9. Make the Connection: Connects veterans, their family members, and friends with information and resources to help them overcome mental health challenges.
10. Department of Defense Mental Health Resources: Offers a variety of mental health support resources to service members, employees, veterans, and their families.
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