Veteran Mental Health

MENTAL HEALTH

http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov

VETERANS CRISIS LINE
1-800-273-8255

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Mental Health Resources provides information about mental health and support services specifically for veterans. For more information, visit: http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/index.asp

The VA Mental Health connects Veterans to mental health services the VA provides for Veterans and Families. All mental health care provided by VHA supports recovery. The programs aim to enable people with mental health problems to live meaningful lives in their communities and achieve their full potential. For more information, visit: http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/VAMentalHealthGroup.asp

Vet Centers: Community based centers that provide a range of counseling, outreach and referral services to eligible Veterans in order to help them make a satisfying post-war readjustment to civilian life. For more information, visit: http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/

National Center for Post-­Traumatic Stress Disorder: The center's purpose is to improve the well-being and understanding of individuals who have experienced traumatic events, with a focus on American Veterans. For more information, visit: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/

NATIONAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY (NRD)
The National Resource Directory (NRD) connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, and their families with national, state, and local support programs. The NRD is a partnership among the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. For more information, visit: https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/nrd

DOD/VA SUICIDE OUTREACH
DoD/VA Suicide Outreach provides resources for suicide prevention, including hotlines, assessments, treatment options, and professional forums. The site supports all members of the U.S. Armed Forces and reserve components, veterans, families, and providers. For more information, visit: http://www.suicideoutreach.org/

THE SOLDIER’S PROJECT
The Soldiers Project provides free counseling to service members of all branches of the military, regardless of discharge status, as well as their loved ones. Our services are free, confidential and unlimited. Through our network of more than 450 licensed, mental health professionals, community outreach, and educational workshops for our therapists in military culture, PTSD and other psychological effects of war, The Soldiers Project has been able to help ease the transition back to civilian life for veterans and their families. For more information, visit: https://www.thesoldiersproject.org/

Lola Greenspan, a volunteer with The Soldier’s Project, is available to meet with veteran students at the school weekly. For more information, please contact Lola at (213) 445-5250 or via email at lolagreenspan@sbcglobal.net.