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Veterans who served in Afghanistan may be experiencing a
range of challenging emotions related to the U.S. withdrawal from the
country and the events unfolding now. Veterans who served during other
conflicts also may be feeling strong emotions, as they may be reminded of
their own deployment experiences. This blog post
from the Department of Veterans Affairs talks about some of the common
reactions and strategies for managing ongoing stress.
The VA also created this compilation of
VA resources, call center information, peer support, and other community
services to support veterans and their families:
VA Resources:
- Vet
Centers – Discuss how you feel with
other Veterans in these community-based counseling
centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near
you.
- Veterans
Crisis Line – If you are having
thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then
PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
- For
emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your
local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your
discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.
- VA
Women Veterans Call Center – Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM – 10PM
& SAT 8AM – 6:30PM ET)
- VA
Caregiver Support Line – Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM – 10PM
& SAT 8AM – 5PM ET)
- Download
VA’s self-help apps – Tools to help deal with common
reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track
your symptoms over time.
- VA
Mental Health Services Guide – This
guide will help you sign up and access mental health services.
- MakeTheConnection.net – information, resources, and Veteran to
Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with
mental health issues.
Community Resources:
Veteran Service Organizations:
Contact them
24/7/365 by calling 855-91RAPID (855-917-2743) or digitally at www.quickreaction
force.org
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