Mental Health Resources

Serving those who have served

Crisis Help Lines

  • Ìý– 24/7 confidential support. Dial ‘988’ , then Press ‘1’. OR Text/Chat via 838255.

  • For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly toÌýÌý24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.

  • Ìý–ÌýSupports for veterans, military service members, and families.Ìý

    Crisis Text line: text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support.ÌýNAMI Help Line: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) M-F, 7am – 3pm PT

Statewide / National Supports & Groups

  • Ìý-ÌýInformation, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.

  • Ìý– Free service by DOD to assist with education, relocation, parenting, and mental health issues.

  • Ìý– Wellness training for Veterans and their partners. Using mind and body therapies to support physical, mental, and relationship health.

  • Ìý– Call 1-805-982-5037. Offers a wide range of services to include confidential no-cost counseling, support groups, and more.

  • Ìý– Serves the crisis management, information, and referral needs of all U.S. Veterans and their families.

  • Ìý– Call 1-888-777-4443Ìýto reach another veteran whoÌýunderstands your experience, and who you can trust.ÌýProvides counseling, job board, training , and a wide range of other resources.

  • Ìý– PromotesÌýbuilding resilience, facilitating recovery, and supporting reintegration of service members, veterans, and their families.

  • Ìý– Enhances military veterans transition from service to civilian life; offers coaching, guidance, and mentorship.

  • Ìý - Offers community workshops, women’s and men’s individual programs, as well as groups, workshops, seminars, social events, and sports through Team TAPS.ÌýPeer MentorsÌýhave experienced a military loss and understand your grief journey.Ìý.

  • Ìý– Offers a variety of free programs including legal and employment resources.

  • Ìý-ÌýCallÌý1-877-927-8387Ìýor find oneÌý.ÌýDiscuss how you feel with other Veterans in theseÌýcommunity-based counseling centers.Ìý

  • Ìý– Connect to Care is for veterans, service members, and their families.ÌýÌý who can help.

  • Ìý–ÌýCall 855-838-8255 -- 24/7 for confidential, stigma free peer supportÌýby veteransÌýwith shared life experiences. Online chat available.

  • Ìý– By Vets, for Vets. Online anonymous counselingÌýfrom fellow VetsÌýand interactive training for a wide range of issues.

  • Ìý–ÌýOffers interactive programs, mental health workshops, and a broad offering of professional services and long-term rehabilitative care.

VA Support & Resources

  • Ìý-ÌýThis guide will help you sign up and access mental health services.

  • Ìý–ÌýDownloadable apps that provide tools to help deal with common reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety.

  • -ÌýCall the support line atÌý1-855-260-3274Ìý(Mon-Fri Ìý8am-10pm & Sat 8am-5pm ET)

  • Ìý-ÌýCall or textÌý1-855-829-6636Ìý(Mon-Fri Ìý8am-10pm & Sat 8am-5pm ET)

Other Vets Resources

  • Ìý-ÌýRaises awareness of the issues military & veteran caregivers confront every day, and to inspire businesses, communities, and government leaders to take action in supporting military and veteran caregivers.

  • Ìý– a community where you can learn from/talk with others who served in Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Ìý-ÌýFind aÌýcampus chapterÌýto connect with.

  • Ìý-ÌýÌýFind a chapterÌýin your area. Hundreds of events weekly.ÌýÌý-ÌýFind aÌýlocal supportÌýsquad.

  • Ìý-ÌýThe largest U.S. Military Directory. Find your battle buddies today through this secure virtual base.

  • Ìý-ÌýVeteran EntrepreneurshipÌýand instruction that builds on military training and experience to become a successful entrepreneur.

  • Ìý– Receive assistance in writing a business plan, choosing a structure, and funding your business.

Equine Therapy

horses

REINS of H.O.P.E.

services the military-connected community with free mental health services. Service members are ‘hands-on’, and horses assist people in working through emotional barriers without judgment.ÌýEight week sessions are provided at no cost to military personnel. Contact: 805-633-9199 orÌýreinsofh.o.p.e.ojai@gmail.com

Getting Stable

H.O.O.V.E.S.

Ìý-ÌýA ‘hands on’ organization that helps service men and women heal, regain control, and return to their lives. 5-day Healing Intensives are a unique experience for veterans, first responders, spouses or caregivers –Ìýfree of charge. Sign up on the 2025 waitlist dates.

*Sanctuary and Healing Center are located in Ohio.

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