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17 Aug, 16 tweets, 8 min read
A #MentalHealth resources 🧵:

Scroll through to see the mental health resources available to veterans and their loved ones.

RT because you never know in your life who might need this information.
The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 to help any veteran experiencing a #MentalHealth crisis.

• Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
• Visit VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat
• Text 838255
Vet Centers allow participants to discuss how they feel with other veterans in community-based counseling centers.

Call 1-877-927-8387 or click below to get started.

va.gov/find-locations/
Click below to view @DeptVetAffairs' #MentalHealth Services Guide.

This guide helps veterans sign up and access mental health services through VA.

va.gov/files/2020-11/…
MakeTheConnection.net has information, resources, and videos made by veterans to help their fellow veterans work through challenging life events and experiences.
Veterans can discuss current events and feelings with other veterans online through @RallyPoint.

rallypoint.com/answers/what-a…
.@DeptVetAffairs has digital tools to help veterans deal with common reactions including stress, sadness, and anxiety.

Learn more about VA's mobile apps ⬇️

ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/
.@TAPSorg has peer mentors who understand and are ready to listen to veterans.

Learn more about requesting a peer mentor ⬇️

taps.org/requestapeerme…
For women veterans, the VA Women Veterans Call Center is available Mondays thru Fridays from 8am to 10 pm and Saturdays from 8am to 6:30 pm (all times EST).

Call or text: 1-855-829-6636
The VA Caregiver Support Line is available Mondays thru Fridays from 8am to 10 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 6:30 pm (all times EST).

📞 1-855-260-3274
Together We Served is a military heritage community website and home to over 1.9 million veterans.

Veterans can reconnect with their battle buddies through unit pages ⬇️

blogs.va.gov/VAntage/73552/…
.@TheBushCenter has resources and care coordinators available through its Veterans Wellness Alliance.

Learn more ⬇️

bushcenter.org/veteran-wellne…
.@DoleFoundation's Hidden Heroes program connects veterans to local events and programs, a directory of vetted resources, and support through a private community of caregiver peers.

Learn more ⬇️
hiddenheroes.org/join-our-commu…
.@RedCross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network offers peer-based support and services to connect those providing care to servicemembers and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries, and aging.

More information ⬇️

redcross.org/get-help/milit…
.@TeamRWB has hundreds of events for veterans across the country weekly.

Click below to find a local chapter ⬇️

teamrwb.org/chapter-locato…
Student veterans can use @studentvets' online tool to get connected with a local chapter.

studentveterans.org/chapters/find-…

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For tips on handling COVID-19 related stress during this time, visit ⬇️
ptsd.va.gov/covid/COVID_ma…
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This page will be continually updated as more info becomes available.

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