Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:
- Call 800-273-8255, then select 1.
- Start a confidential chat.
- Text 838255.
- If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.
Get Started
VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options, and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters, and the general public. Explore the pages below to learn more about a specific mental health topic or to find information specifically tailored to your needs.
Explore by Topic
VA provides support for a variety of mental health conditions and other challenges. Each of these pages includes resources, information on treatment options, and more.
Find the Support You Need
Browse our catalog of resources for specific types of Veterans and civilians.
Veteran Quick Resources
Veterans Share Stories of Support
Telehealth Therapy
For Daniel, Don, and Jennifer, convenient video counseling made it easier to put their health first. Learn how VA telehealth services helped these Veterans connect with their treatment providers. View More Stories On Make the Connection
Firearm Safety
VA encourages Veterans, Service members, and their families to make sure guns are safely secured, especially in times of crisis. Read more about Lethal Means
Mental Health Updates
Explore the latest mental health news, resources, and real-life stories of mental health recovery.
Sleep and Mental Health
While experts continue to explore the relationship between sleep and health, it’s clear that restful shut-eye is an important piece of the wellness puzzle for Veterans and their health care providers.
Retirement Readiness
VA can support you with counseling and other services to make the most of your retirement.
Supporting a Veteran
As a family member or friend of a Veteran, you can play an important role in providing support. Learn more on how you can help a Veteran in your life.