In a crisis right now?
Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online. Free, confidential, 24/7. No VA enrollment required.
Get Care
VA Mental Health Services
Hub for all VA mental health care — depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, bipolar, schizophrenia, grief, and more.
Apply for VA Health Care
Mental health care is part of standard VA health benefits. Apply online with VA Form 10-10EZ.
Vet Centers
Free, confidential community-based counseling for combat veterans, MST survivors, and their families — no VA enrollment required.
Find a VA Mental Health Provider
Locate VA medical centers, CBOCs, and Vet Centers offering mental health care near you.
Specialized Programs
PTSD Treatment
VA's National Center for PTSD — assessment, treatment options, self-help tools, and provider locator.
Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Free MST-related care at every VA medical center — you don't need a service connection or to have reported the incident.
Suicide Prevention
VA's suicide prevention resources, safety planning, and #BeThere outreach for family and friends.
Substance Use Treatment
VA substance use disorder programs — outpatient, residential, medication-assisted treatment.
Self-Help & Warm Lines
Make the Connection
VA's mental health resource hub with veteran stories, treatment info, and local resource finder.
CalHOPE Warm Line
California's free 24/7 emotional support warm line, staffed by peer counselors.
VA Mental Health Apps
Free, evidence-based apps: PTSD Coach, Mindfulness Coach, CBT-i Coach, Insomnia Coach, and more.