Veterans & Military Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has founded a national suicide prevention hotline to ensure veterans in emotional crisis have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

All mental health care services referred to by the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline are available for enrolled veterans. The VA provides a Medical Benefits Package plan which emphasizes preventive and primary care, and offers a full range of outpatient and inpatient services within VA health care system.

Please help us spread the word about the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline and Lifeline's Veterans Website. A little goes a long way on the internet. Just a few minutes and you can help connect a veteran in crisis to help and hope.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline answers to frequently asked questions.

Click on Shoulder to Shoulder or The Home Front to view videos.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking decisive action to end Veteran homelessness in five years.

VA has many benefits and services to assist homeless veterans.

Homeless Veterans Treatment Programs
(888) 725-3000

The Community Support Services Program(CSS) covers many programs including Homeless Veteran Services.

The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA).

This supported employment program allows Veterans to earn approximately $1000.00 per month in full-time work experience, generally on the campus of one of the network sites.