Crisis Line for Veterans Who Need Help Fast

    When as veteran in a crisis situation and needs help, there is a place to turn. The VA has established the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 PRESS 1. You can also send a text message to 838255.  This service is available 24/7 365 days a year.
 
   The Veteran Crisis Line is staffed with well trained  counselors - many are Veterans - who understand what Veterans have been through and the challenges they face coping with day to day survival.
 
   Depressed, homeless, can't find work, suffering from Post Traumatic Stress, this is the number to call for help. All calls are confidential and there is even support for the deaf and hard of hearing. If you have a computer available, log into www.veterancrisisline.net. You can start a chat online.
 
   What help is available through these numbers? The beauty of the service is that whatever the problem is, there are resources available. PTSD, depression, thoughts of suicide, these are problems that people don't understand unless they have been there. That is why the Crisis Line is so valuable. Call and talk to someone who understands.
   
   Can't find a job? The Crisis line will point you in the right direction. Also your state's Dept. Of Veterans Affairs and Employment Offices should have a staff members that specialize in helping vets find employment. A goal of the VA and state DOV's  is to find employment for as many Veterans as possible.
     
   Homeless and can't find a place to live. The counselors can connect you with resources in your area that can help you obtain aid and housing. The Natl. Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 1-877-424-3838 is another resource that can help vets and their families with housing and medical help. Federal, state, community partners, local agencies and county veteran service officers partner to get Veterans the help they need.
   
   Remember:
               Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 PRESS 1
               Natl. Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 1-877-424-3838

   I highly recommend that if you are not in the VA Health Care system, apply as soon as possible. It is simple. Complete a 10-10EZ (a two page form) and have a copy of your discharge. You can mail them to:                                    
                                     Health Eligibility Center
                                     2957 Clairmont Road, Suite 200
                                     Atlanta, GA 30329
   Or take the form and discharge to your closest VA medical facility for processing. You can find the addresses on www.va.gov.                                  
 

If you feel lost and don't know where to turn, call. You have to start some place. Veteran families and friends are encouraged to also call to help their loved ones.

   If you have questions, feel free to email me. jguglielmi@henryco.net






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