Mental Health For Veterans
Free and confidential help is available for veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, substance misuse or any other mental or substance use concerns.
Get connected to resources, specifically for Maryland veterans.
Veteran Support Lines
There are several ways for veterans to get connected to help.
Several of the lines support veterans adjusting to civilian life, military life, and families.
Veterans Crisis Line
There's also the Veterans Crisis Line which offers confidential help for anyone in crisis and needing to talk now.
It's available through 988 by pressing 1.
Learn more about the Veterans Crisis Line.
Chat is also available.
Talk to a Veteran
Veterans and family members can also call the Combat Call Line.
Combat veterans and their family members answer the phone and can talk about military concerns or adjusting to civilian life.
Call 1-877-WAR-VETS to receive confidential support 24/7/365.
Caregiver Support
The Caregiver Support Line understands the amount of strain that caring for a veteran can put on families, both mentally and physically.
amily members may suddenly become caregivers and may need support.
Call 855-260-3274 to speak to someone and to find solutions.
Use These Veteran Searches
The 211 Community Resource Database has veteran resources. Use these common searches to find resources in your community.
VA Veteran Counseling
Veteran Centers are one of the cornerstones of the mental health services offered through the Veterans Affairs to veterans and their families.
Each center provides mental health services including:
- readjustment counseling
- family & group counseling
- sexual trauma counseling
- PTSD counseling
If you were in combat or experienced any sexual trauma during your military service, bring your DD214 to your local Veteran Center and speak with a counselor or therapist for free, without an appointment, regardless of your enrollment status with VA. Many of the therapists understand as they are also veterans.
These centers are located across the state of Maryland. In some cases, transportation may be provided through your VA benefits.
Sheppard Pratt Suicide Prevention Program
Sheppard Pratt is working with Veterans Affairs to provide community-based suicide prevention programs through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. The program provides:
- Mental health screenings
- Provision of clinical services for emergency treatment
- Case management
- VA benefit assistance for eligible individuals and families
- Help with getting benefits from the government (state, local or federal) or an eligible program.
- Help with emergent needs that may contribute to the risk of suicide. These may include health care, daily living, housing, employment, personal financial planning, counseling, transportation, and temporary income support services, fiduciary and representative payee services, and legal issues.
- Outreach to identify those at risk of suicide
Call 410-938-4357 to get connected to the program.
Maryland's Commitment To Veterans (MVC)
Veterans can also get support through Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans (MCV). Resource coordinators work with veterans and family members to access essential services through the VA system or private providers. These services can include crisis intervention, emergency services, substance misuse, family & group counseling, and other behavioral health services.
Additionally, the program supports veterans who are ineligible for VA services, helping them address their behavioral health needs.
Call the toll-free number at 1-877-770-4801.
Self-Assessment Tool
Veterans may not even know where to start, and that's ok.
Connect with the VA to find the best resources for the situation you're experiencing.
The self-assessment tool helps veterans find the right support.
Dial 211
Talk to a caring and compassionate person 24/7. They can also connect you to resources.
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