Resources
You do not have to carry it alone
A practical starting point for veterans, service members, first responders, Gold Star families, caregivers, survivors, and anyone trying to help someone they care about. Find the next right door — crisis support, housing, health care, benefits, employment, legal help, recovery, accessibility, or family support.
If there is immediate danger, call 911
If someone has already harmed themselves, taken an overdose, has an immediate suicide plan, or is threatening harm, move to safety and call 911.
Veterans Crisis Line: call 988 then press 1 · text 838255 · chat
What do you need help with?
Crisis
Suicide and immediate safety
Health
PTSD and mental health
Specialized care
MST and women veterans
Recovery
Alcohol or substance use
Stability
Housing, food, and utilities
VA
Benefits and claims
Family
Caregivers and families
Legacy
Gold Star, survivors, and grief
Work
Employment and education
Rights
Legal assistance
Access
Hearing loss and daily living
Service
First responders
Texas
Local starting points
These are official starting points, not a diagnosis or a substitute for emergency care. Veterans Unmasked is not a crisis line. Asking “Are you thinking about suicide?” does not put the idea into someone’s head. Listen, stay present, connect them with help, and do not promise secrecy when safety is at risk.