Resources for Service members, Veterans, & Families (SMVF)

Approximately 5.2 million Veterans experienced a mental health condition in 2020. Every year, nearly 200,000 individuals return from active duty to civilian life, a transition that can be challenging for veterans and families. 

This resource page includes resources fo service members, veterans, and their families as well as members who have been dishonorably discharged.

Veterans Crisis Line

Available 24/7/365. Dial 988, the press 1 or text 838255 for free, confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones. The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. For more information and FAQ’s 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – With Help Comes Hope

Available 24/7/365 DIAL 988 or send a text to 988 for free, 24/7 crisis support. 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Firearm Suicide Prevention & Lethal Means Safety

Reducing access to lethal means can help reduce the risk of suicide during a crisis. Learn more including tips for secure storage.

SAMHSA: SMVF Technical Assistance Center

SAMHSA's  serves as a national resource to support states, territories, and local communities in strengthening their capacity to address the behavioral health needs of military and veteran families. 

Make the Connection

Make the Connection is an online resource designed to connect Veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives. 

Hope for the Warriors 

Non profit agency whose mission is to restore sense of self, family and hope by providing comprehensive support programs to those touched by military service nationwide. for more information call 877.246.7349.

Disabled Veterans National Council- Programs for Military, Veterans, and Families

DVNF engages with programs for Service Members and Veterans across the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, other U.S. Government agencies, and associated organizations. Visit for resources tailored to veterans including employment, education, health, housing, and more. 

Military OneSource: Military Family Life Resources

Military OneSource provides information, referral and assistance on every aspect of military life 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all component members of the armed forces, their family members, and survivors. 

Project Wounded Warrior: Veterans & PTSD

PTSD due to combat stress is very common among veterans after military service. Learn more about PTSD symptoms, treatment, and available resources for veterans.