Veteran Mental Health Resources
The Veterans Crisis Line: 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or text 838255. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Warrior Care Network: providing veterans and service members living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), military sexual trauma (MST), and other related conditions with a path to long-term wellness. All treatment and accommodations are provided at no cost and financial assistance is also offered to help cover everyday expenses like groceries, utilities, and housing. https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/warrior-care-network
Lifeline for Vets: Assists Veterans with needs including medical treatment, PTSD counseling, VA benefits advocacy, food, shelter, employment, training, legal aid, suicide prevention and more. Call the lifeline! 888-777-4443. https://nvf.org/lifeline-for-vets/
National Veterans Foundation: Offers crisis management, information referrals, and outreach for veterans in need. 1-888-777-4443 https://nvf.org/
The Soldiers Project: Helps soldiers and veterans by providing free, 100% confidential psychological treatment. So far, the program has locations in Chicago, Houston, Long Island, New York City Sacramento, southern California, Pennsylvania, Washington state and Wyoming. https://www.thesoldiersproject.org/about/
Homecoming For Veterans: Offers, at no cost, treatment for veterans suffering from PTSD through a network of clinicians across the country. http://homecoming4veterans.org/
Vets 4 Warriors: Offers veterans and active duty military free, confidential peer support from other veterans. 855-838-8255 https://vets4warriors.com/
Mission Reconnect: Evidence-based program of mind and body therapies for use by Veterans and their partners to support physical, mental and relationship health. A one-time charge of $20 (free if you have a sponsor code from an organization) gives access to both you and your partner; no appointments are needed, everything you need is on the website and mobile app. https://missionreconnect.com/#login
Give An Hour: Connects you to a local mental health clinic for a free, in-person counseling session. Volunteer mental health professionals offer help with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, PTSD, grief and any other mental health concerns. https://giveanhour.org/military/
Make The Connection: Offers veterans an easy way to search for resources through the VA, SAMHSA or the National Resource Directory. https://www.maketheconnection.net/
Real Warriors: Veterans can connect with a trained health resource consultant for free using the Live Chat feature. Consultants do not offer medical advice, but they can connect you to resources that do. https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/Real-Warriors-Campaign
U.S. VETS: Offers free counseling and treatment services designed to address the unique needs of each client in a safe and confidential environment. 877-548-7838 https://usvets.org/how-we-serve/mental-health-and-wellness/
General Mental Health Resources
Psychology Today is a great place to start for clients able to pay directly and covered by insurance. They can identify therapist characteristics and search by specialization. Many of these providers are currently offering tele-therapy. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority: Mental health and substance abuse agencies are open and taking appointments for counseling. Counseling is being provided over the phone or video at some agencies. To make an appointment, call 1-800-241-4949.
Oakland Community Health Network: Providing crisis counseling and substance abuse counseling during this time Crisis Line: 800-231-1127. Substance Abuse Counseling: 248-464-6363.
Macomb Community Mental Health: Taking intakes and providing tele-counseling and over the phone psychiatry appointments for all outpatient services. Access number: 855-996-2264.