Veterans Affairs
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1.
If you’d rather chat than call: e-mail the VeteransCrisisLine.net
When emotional issues reach a crisis point, it’s time to call the Veterans Crisis Line. This may be indicated by:
§ Hopelessness, felling like there’s no way out
§ Anxiety, agitation, sleeplessness, or mood swings
§ Feeling like there’s no reason to live
§ Engaging in risky activities without thinking
§ Increasing alcohol or drug abuse
§ Withdrawing from friends and family
The presence of the following signs requires immediate attention:
§ Thinking about hurting or killing yourself
§ Looking for ways to kill yourself
§ Talking about death, dying or suicide
§ Self-destructive behavior such as drug abuse, weapons, etc.
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors: VA Pamphlet 80-12-01
This is a Veterans Affairs paperback pamphlet that is updated annually. It contains details on all the veterans benefits available from the VA as well as other Federal benefits. The VA facilities and other Federal resources in each state are listed there as well.
Additional web sites for the VA include:
Burial and Memorial Benefits www.cem.va.gov
Caregiver Support www.Caregiver.va.gov
CHAMPVA www.va.gov/hac/forbeneficiaries/forbeneficiaries.asp
eBenefits www.ebenefits.va.gov
Exposures www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures
Education Benefits www.gibill.va.gov
Health Care Eligibility www.va.gov/healthbenefits
Home Loan Guaranty www.homeloamns.va.gov
Life Insurance www.insurance.va.gov
Memorial Certificate Program www.cem.va.gov/pmc.asp
Mental Health www.mentalhealth.va.gov
MyHealtheVet www.myhealth.va.gov
National Resource Directory www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov
Prosthetics www.prosthetics.va.gov
National Center for PTSD www.ncptsd.va.gov
Record www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel
Returning Servicemembers www.oefoif.va.gov
Women Veterans www.womenshealth.va.gov or www.va.gov/wvhp
VA Vet Centers www.vetcenter.va.gov
VA Home Page www.va.gov
VA Benefit Payment Rates www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/rates
VA Forms www.va.gov/vaform
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment www.vetsuccess.gov
National Level Websites
Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) www.dol.gov/vets/index.html
The e-VETS Resource Advisor assists Veterans, Service Members and all those who support them to quickly and easily navigate information and resources on a range of topics, including:
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm
Grace After Fire www.graceafterfire.org
Grace After Fire was created by women veterans for all women who have ever been a servicemember. It is a virtual organization that offers a national online social media for all women veterans with a focus on providing access to healthcare, mental health services, and community resources for her and her family. Call anytime, anywhere to 1-877-490-5797.
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1.
If you’d rather chat than call: e-mail the VeteransCrisisLine.net
When emotional issues reach a crisis point, it’s time to call the Veterans Crisis Line. This may be indicated by:
§ Hopelessness, felling like there’s no way out
§ Anxiety, agitation, sleeplessness, or mood swings
§ Feeling like there’s no reason to live
§ Engaging in risky activities without thinking
§ Increasing alcohol or drug abuse
§ Withdrawing from friends and family
The presence of the following signs requires immediate attention:
§ Thinking about hurting or killing yourself
§ Looking for ways to kill yourself
§ Talking about death, dying or suicide
§ Self-destructive behavior such as drug abuse, weapons, etc.
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors: VA Pamphlet 80-12-01
This is a Veterans Affairs paperback pamphlet that is updated annually. It contains details on all the veterans benefits available from the VA as well as other Federal benefits. The VA facilities and other Federal resources in each state are listed there as well.
Additional web sites for the VA include:
Burial and Memorial Benefits www.cem.va.gov
Caregiver Support www.Caregiver.va.gov
CHAMPVA www.va.gov/hac/forbeneficiaries/forbeneficiaries.asp
eBenefits www.ebenefits.va.gov
Exposures www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures
Education Benefits www.gibill.va.gov
Health Care Eligibility www.va.gov/healthbenefits
Home Loan Guaranty www.homeloamns.va.gov
Life Insurance www.insurance.va.gov
Memorial Certificate Program www.cem.va.gov/pmc.asp
Mental Health www.mentalhealth.va.gov
MyHealtheVet www.myhealth.va.gov
National Resource Directory www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov
Prosthetics www.prosthetics.va.gov
National Center for PTSD www.ncptsd.va.gov
Record www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel
Returning Servicemembers www.oefoif.va.gov
Women Veterans www.womenshealth.va.gov or www.va.gov/wvhp
VA Vet Centers www.vetcenter.va.gov
VA Home Page www.va.gov
VA Benefit Payment Rates www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/rates
VA Forms www.va.gov/vaform
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment www.vetsuccess.gov
National Level Websites
Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) www.dol.gov/vets/index.html
The e-VETS Resource Advisor assists Veterans, Service Members and all those who support them to quickly and easily navigate information and resources on a range of topics, including:
- Benefits and Compensation
- Education and Training
- Employment
- Family and Caregiver Support
- Health
- Homeless Assistance
- Housing
- Transportation and Travel
- Other Services and Resources
- State-Specific Information and Resources
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm
Grace After Fire www.graceafterfire.org
Grace After Fire was created by women veterans for all women who have ever been a servicemember. It is a virtual organization that offers a national online social media for all women veterans with a focus on providing access to healthcare, mental health services, and community resources for her and her family. Call anytime, anywhere to 1-877-490-5797.
