Mental Health Resources for the Military Community
Mental Health Resources for the Military Community
Get safe mental health help through our free, 24/7, confidential service—available in both English and Spanish.
Text SERVE or SERVICIO to 741741 for support.
Crisis Text Line is addressing mental health and well-being of veterans, service members, and their families, with support from Face the Fight. If you’re going through a difficult time, you can connect anytime with a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor for free, confidential, and judgment-free support.
Whether you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, or a family member seeking help, support is available when you need it most. You can also explore these resources on your own or use them alongside text-based support from Crisis Text Line.
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE #
Your Privacy Matters. Having confidential, judgement-free conversations with our volunteer Crisis Counselors is our top priority. We are dedicated to protecting the privacy of our texters, so anyone who reaches out to Crisis Text Line for mental health support can request to delete their conversation data by texting or messaging DELETE. For more information on our commitment to protect the anonymity of our texters, please visit our webpage outlining your digital rights as well as our privacy policy.
Military Community: Mental Health Resource Guide #
Check out our mental health resource guide designed specifically for members of the military community, including veterans, active duty service members, and their families. We recognize the unique pressures and experiences that can affect your community, so this guide was created to serve as a resource for common mental health challenges, signs that someone may be struggling, and ways to support both yourself and those around you.
Veterans’ Mental Health: Free, Confidential, 24/7 Support #
Transitioning back to civilian life, experiencing traumatic events during military service, or navigating the uncertainty as a family member of a deployed person, members of the military community face unique challenges related to well-being. Yet military and veteran communities are defined by resilience, adaptability, and deep commitment to one another. Today, immediate mental health support is more accessible than ever—ensuring veterans, their families, and diverse veteran communities, including LGBTQ+ veterans, veterans of color, and women, can connect with care that honors their experiences and builds on their strength.
Whether someone is a veteran or a family member, support is available to reinforce well-being, foster connection, and help individuals thrive in their next chapter. Read more about our partnership with Face the Fight, the signs that someone is struggling, and how you can help.
Testimonials: Strength in Seeking Support #
Crisis Text Line recognizes the strength and resilience within military and veteran communities and the growing commitment to prioritizing mental well-being. Our goal is to build on that strength by raising awareness about the importance of mental health and uplifting stories from the military community that highlight the power of reaching out for support.
Meet Josephine, volunteer Crisis Counselor, military spouse, and mental health advocate. In her video, she discusses the unique stressors that exist and the need for safe, judgement-free mental health support.
Meet Kyndra, an active duty service member and volunteer Crisis Counselor. Read her viewpoint about the toll being part of the military community can take on one’s mental health, and the necessity of having a safe space to be vulnerable.
