Wellness Resources |
| MENTAL HEALTH |
Military and Family Life Counseling
The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations.
Every unit across the tri-service has chaplain services. Here is a link to find out how to contact your local chaplain.
The Military Crisis Line connects a person in need to a trained counselor with a single phone call or click of a mouse. This confidential, immediate help is available 24/7 at no cost to active-duty, Guard and reserve members, their families and friends.
Coaching Into Care is a free service for families and friends of Veterans. Their responders will briefly assess your concerns and provide appropriate resources and referrals. Through 10 to 30 minute calls, licensed psychologists and social workers offer guidance and help for starting conversations with the Veteran in your life about their mental health or substance use and motivating them to seek treatment if it’s needed.
CVN provides mental health care to Active Duty, post-9/11 veterans, military families, children and teens. Cohen Clinics can help children with a number of concerns including: life adjustment, limited focus/attention, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. They also treat a variety of other mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, and transition challenges. The Cohen Clinics also provide case management services to help connect you or your family members to additional support like education assistance, childcare or acute or emergency care, as necessary.
Mental health needs of military service members and veterans continue to increase, and the reality is that the demand for support outweighs the military’s ability to meet those needs. Give an hour is poised to step in and provide confidential, no-cost mental health care services to active-duty military, reservists, guard, veterans, and in certain cases, spouses and caregivers. Programs include one-on-one counseling, peer support groups, and emotional wellness training. Additionally, mental health care professionals receive specialized training to address the unique challenges and strategies to support these clients.
Unlock free access to 24/7 live mental health groups in Innerworld. Become an anonymous avatar in a new community built for Veterans and their family members. You can learn life-changing tools and help others on topics like depression, anxiety, PTSD, transitioning to civilian life and more. For a limited time, Innerworld is offering lifetime, free, premium Innerworld membership to Veterans and their family members. Innerworld is also hiring and training Veterans who are interested in facilitating mental health groups.
A free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care when:
■ Relocating to another assignment
■ Returning from deployment
■ Transitioning from active duty to reserve component or reserve component to active duty
■ Preparing to leave military service
■ Any other time they need a new mental health provider or need a provider for the first time.
This free app provides tools, training, and resources for currently serving military, veterans, their families and caregivers. Connect to a peer or resource when you need support or become a volunteer Pathfinder to give support through text, voice or video chat.
The Real Warriors Campaign aims to break down the stigma associated with mental health care and encourages service members to reach out for help when they need it.
The Psychological Health Resource Center
The PHRC is available 24/7 for service members, veterans, and family members with questions about psychological health topics. Trained mental health consultants can help callers access mental health care and community support resources in their local area.
In addition to the resources previously listed. Health.mil also has a hub for ease navigation of resources. Find out more information at the Mental Health Hub.
TRICARE offers mental health care to all its enrollees. This website also contains links to mental health providers through the TRICARE network.
Military Medical Treatment Facilities often provide mental health services, including integrated behavioral health clinics. Contact your primary care manager to see if this resource is available at your local MTF. If it is, you can schedule an appointment the same day.
This crisis hotline is staffed by members of the military who understand the stresses and challenges faced by veterans and their families. Active members of the military, veterans, and families can call (888) 457-4838 to discuss issues like substance abuse, PTSD, anger, suicidal feelings, depression, and any other issue that affects quality of life in this population.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this website is a resource center of information on post-traumatic stress disorder, one of the most common reasons for substance abuse among veterans. The website provides education, background information, and access to resources on PTSD.
LGBTQIA+ Veterans and Women Veterans
Both women and the queer community face unique challenges in the military that require unique resources.
| SUICIDE PREVENTION |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The lifeline assists people in immediate crisis with a skilled, trained crisis worker who will listen to the problems they are experiencing and will connect them to local mental health services. All calls are confidential and free.”
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP is dedicated to savings lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced loss.
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
Despite its name, WomensLaw.org provides information that is relevant to people of all genders, not just women. Our Email Hotline will provide legal information to anyone who reaches out with legal questions or concerns regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, or any other topic covered on WomensLaw.org.
Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy Program
Victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse have round-the-clock access to services, including emergency assistance, information, referrals, and ongoing support in accessing medical, behavioral health, legal, and law enforcement services on and off garrisons. Victim Advocates will discuss the option of restricted and unrestricted reports. Domestic Violence Resources for Military Partners Health.mil has resources to help guide military partners experiencing domestic violence.
Military OneSource Family Advocacy
The Family Advocacy Program supports victims, service members and military families impacted by domestic abuse. Family Advocacy Program staff can help at any stage of a relationship. Victims decide how much of their story to share and the level of support they want, and the Family Advocacy Program will tailor tools and resources to assist.
The VA’s Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) is committed to helping Veterans, their partners, and VA staff who are impacted by IPV. If you, or someone you know could be experiencing and/or using IPV - help is available.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
The Family Advocacy Program, or FAP, is the Defense Department program designated to address child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth.
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE |
Many MTFs have resources to assist you if you are having difficulty coping. Contact your Primary Care Manager or the Department of Behavioral Health at your local MTF to inquire about services. Many Army posts have non-medical counseling and assistance available to help you such as, Family Life Chaplains, Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs), Exceptional Family Member Program Resource Navigators, and other resources. Contact your local on-post resources to inquire about services.
Military OneSource Substance Abuse
Understanding and identifying a substance use problem can be the beginning of a better life. Learn how to identify the warning signs of substance use disorders and where to get help.
We understand the pain and struggle that addiction brings to veterans. No one should have to endure the loss of relationships, family bonds, or overall well-being. Addiction is a genuine, incapacitating condition, and our purpose is to help you overcome it and pursue a fulfilling, joyful life. Our array of treatment centers and programs is designed to make your recovery journey as smooth as possible. By assisting you in finding the right program, we aim to support your initial steps towards the life you were destined to lead, free from the burden of addiction.
Veterans Resources for Substance Abuse
If you’re struggling with substance use problems, you’re not alone. Many Veterans have problems with the use of alcohol, tobacco, street drugs, and prescription medicines. We’re here to help. Find out how to get support for substance use problems through VA.
The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab offers patients a full continuum of care, including medical detox, residential services and outpatient programs.
