Trauma & Recovery Services
Veteran’s Crisis Hotline
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.
The caring professionals at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Many of the responders are Veterans themselves and understand what Veterans and their families and friends have been through and the challenges Veterans of all ages and service eras face.
Emergency? Call 911
If you or someone you know is having a crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 on your phone to speak with someone now!
Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or other military trauma
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs offers help for PTSD care, claims and benefits. Learn how getting help for PTSD can turn your life around.
Sexual Prevention and Response Office
If you or a friend are a victim of miltary sexual assault, find out what your options are. Get live 1-on-1 help 24 hours a day, seven days a week (safe and confidential).
The VA Center for Women Veterans provides information on health care, benefits and services. Online application is available for disability compensation (including PTSD).
Learn more about Military Sexual Trauma and what you can do to get help.