Healthcare & mental health

VA mental health and crisis resources

Counseling, treatment, peer support and crisis connections.

Who may qualify

Some services are available without VA enrollment. Emergency help and the Veterans Crisis Line are available regardless of discharge status. Ongoing care depends on the service and individual circumstances.

What to check next

For immediate crisis help call 988 then select 1; otherwise contact a VA facility or Vet Center.

Agencies decide eligibility. This independent summary is a starting point, not an entitlement decision.

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Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan

Official source page inspected; agency determines eligibility.

Who built this

Built and reviewed by Nathan Harlan, a U.S. Army Infantry veteran with 15 years of service, including two combat deployments to Iraq, and the founder of Ironsight Syndicate, a veteran-owned brand. I built this because finding the right benefits shouldn't take a law degree. This is an independent guide, not VA-accredited claims representation. For claims help, use a VA-accredited representative.