If you or someone you know has a mental illness or needs assistance, there are ways to get help.
If you or someone you know is in crisis,
please contact the Veteran Crisis Line
at
988
then press 1.
Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, Missouri Veterans Commission, Missouri Department of Mental Health, Missouri National Guard, Missouri Department of Economic Development, and the Office of the Military Advocate have joined together to launch the You Are Worth the Battle Campaign. Find the media kit HERE.
Phone 988
Nationwide
988 is the national three-digit phone number for all mental health, substance use, and suicide crises.
Phone (800) 827-1000
Nationwide
This website provides information about how Afghanistan Veterans and their families can receive help from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Phone (877) 272-7337
Statewide
Missouri Red Cross of Missouri provides immediate assistance with food, shelter, clothing, finances, and more.
Phone (855) 777-2278
This organization offers assistance to Veterans who are struggling with mental health.
Phone (910) 599-0640
Nationwide
Camp Hope is a retreat for Veterans wounded in the War on Terror. The mission of Camp Hope is to honor the fallen by helping the wounded. They offer all expenses paid adventures and comradery on their property located in Farmington, MO.
Phone (703) 549-1390
Nationwide
Catholic Charities empowers at risk people to create a pathway out of poverty by alleviating their immediate crises to create stability; then providing robust support to lift them to dignity and self-reliance. Each diocese and local program offers unique services in their local communities. So, it is suggested that Veterans reach out to their local Catholic Charity organization and inquire about their specific services.
The Jefferson City area contact phone number is (573) 635-7719. Their email is info@cccnmo.org.
The Kansas City area contact phone number is (816) 221-4377. Their email is assistance@ccharities.com.
Their goal is to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment and develop effective service delivery systems. They provide training and employment services to homeless and at-risk Veterans across Southern Missouri. For more information, contact Stephanie Arterberry at (417) 720-4213 or email her at sarterberry@ccsomo.org.
The St. Louis area contact phone number is ((314) 367-5500. You will have to visit their website to send a request to them via email.
Phone (417) 437-7247
Statewide
This organization provides outdoor activities to Veterans who are dealing with mental health issues.
Phone (816) 372-2948
Statewide
The mission of Code 1 Wellness gives communities, first responders and Veterans the help they deserve through physical, mental, and social well-being treatment.
Phone (573) 814-6206
This VA-affiliated organization offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Their services include counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). They can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.
This VA-affiliated organization offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Their services include counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). They can also connect you with more support in VA and your community. For more information, call (417) 891-4988.
Phone (800) 827-1000
Nationwide
The Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment (COMPACT) Act of 2020 allows Veterans in acute suicidal crisis the ability to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit. There are eligibility requirements, as well as more information provided in the link.
This flyer shares common questions and answers about this program.
Talks about CAMPACT Act eligibility, how providers can report instances to the VA, care coordination and notification requirement.
Phone (202) 737-0522
Nationwide
The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides critically needed support to disabled and at-risk Veterans who leave the military wounded, physically or psychologically, after defending our nation.
Phone (800) 799-7233
Nationwide
This resources provides immediate help with domestic violence-related support.
Phone (813) 920-0042
Nationwide
Their vision is to provide military active duty, Veterans, and their families with viable faith-based programs that lead to mental stability, physical strength, spiritual growth, and community involvement.
Phone (828) 262-1980
Nationwide
Operation Heal Our Patriots gives wounded Veterans and their spouses the opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage enrichment.
Phone (800) 514-6670
Nationwide
Recognizing isolation and loss of camaraderie as factors contributing to the tragedy of twenty two military Veterans committing suicide each day, Heroes Outreach Program (HOPe) establishes local outreach gatherings in communities to provide awareness, education, and prevention resources.
Phone (877) 246-7349
Nationwide
Hope For The Warriors provides comprehensive support programs for service members, Veterans, and military families that are focused on transition, health and wellness, peer engagement, and connections to community resources.
Phone (207) 332-5432
Statewide
K9s on The Front Line provides certified, trained service dogs to Veterans who are affected by PTSD and/or TBI, at no cost to them.
Nationwide
This is a helpful information resource about Lethal Means Safety.
Phone (800) 827-1000
Nationwide
Military sexual trauma (MST) refers to sexual assault or threatening sexual harassment experienced during military service. Veterans of all genders and from all types of backgrounds have experienced MST. If you’re having difficulties related to your experience of MST, the VA can support you in whatever way will help you best.
Phone (888) 526-MONG
Statewide
If you are a service member or family member of the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG), the Care Team can provide assistance with many matters in your life such as mental health, spiritual needs, financial needs, personal/professional counseling, and much more! This link provides contacts at MOARNG for all of those needs.
This is where those who served in the Missouri Army National Guard can go to retrieve their record(s) of military service, such as the NGB Form 22. Call (573) 638-9683 for assistance.
Phone (877) 221-4455
Statewide
The Central Resource Hub serves as a single point of contact for non-emergency behavioral health inquiries and guidance on navigating the behavioral health system. It is available to the general public, county and government officials, hospitals, and other organizations assisting individuals with behavioral health services. Request will be returned in 48-72 business hours.
Phone (573) 751-2368
Statewide
The Missouri Departmet of Mental Health (DMH) offers excellent resources for Veterans.
Access Crisis Intervention (ACI) provides access to services for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. ACI will provide an opportunity for individuals to receive necessary behavioral health crisis services in an effort to reduce unnecessary interventions such as hospitalization or detentions. By calling the ACI hotline, individuals have access to behavioral health crisis services that are free and available. Call (800) 356-5395 for more information.
Missouri legislation was passed effective 28 AUG 2020, establishing the twenty-second day of each month as "Buddy Check 22 Day" in the state to promote education and awareness of the problems of suicide facing military personnel. ALL Missourians are encouraged to learn about how to prevent suicide and raise awareness. Together we can all help prevent suicide.
24/7 Crisis Lines
Phone (573) 634-4626
Statewide
Comprehensive list of all state-wide 24-hour Crisis Lines.
This collection of toolkits is to assist Missourians with implementing effective suicide prevention
strategies. These resources contain tools, information and resources which can be used by leaders to
create action plans, set goals and establish policies and programs.
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. For more information, call (703) 524-7600.
Phone (309) 333-3140
Nationwide
ORW is a faith-based organization which helps Veterans take on the battles of anger, depression, cynicism, rage, addictions, high risk behaviors, lust, resignation and all the other means of numbing your wounded heart.
Phone (800) 827-1000
Nationwide
PTSD includes a range of symptoms that can effect family members. When someone has PTSD, their ability to function as a parent or partner can be impacted, and changes in their functioning can lead to unmet family needs and increased stress within the family. This resource provides information about the effects of PTSD and trauma on families, children, and relationships.
Phone (314) 797-3480
Statewide
RecoVET HealthCare, a non-profit 501c3 is a Veterans Social Service Organization. They are a behavioral health organization providing a full continuum of integrated services to Veterans with substance use and behavioral disorders.
Phone (312) 942-8387
Nationwide
The Road Home Program is located in Chicago but they offer mental healthcare services to Veterans across the country. They specialize in an innovative two-week treatment called the Accelerated Treatment Program.
Moberly Area
Phone (800) 616-3754
Statewide
This organization offers emergency shelter and services for individuals and families who have experienced domestic and/or sexual abuse around the Moberly area. All services are free and confidential.
Phone (314) 516-8454
Statewide
The Safer Homes Collaborative is a joint effort between the gun owning community and the suicide prevention community to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented through safe gun storage.
Phone (760) 230-4170
Soul Survivor Outdoor conducts outdoor events that provide an opportunity for dynamic relationship building and restoration of the soul.
Phone (816) 921-0201
Statewide
St. Michael’s Veteran’s Center (SMVC) provides support to Veterans with employment, physical and mental health, trauma and addiction management with the means and support necessary to achieve long-term health, homelessness, employment. financial stability, and more.
Phone (913) 359-6100
Nationwide
The Battle Within provides a five-day program for our nation's warriors to come together and begin the healing process. Each warrior is offered the opportunity to discover their traumatic injuries, begin to face those burdens head on, and develop a toolset of holistic evidence-based skills along with a community of support to begin their journey of healing.
Phone (314) 455-9415
Statewide
The Kaufman Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit supports St Louis area Veterans and children who are at risk of abuse or poverty, needing food, shelter, clothing, medical care and basic needs. This organization may also provide pro bono legal assistance for certain situations.
Use this form to refer a veteran to The Kaufman Fund Mental Health Collaborative to receive mental health services. This form is for
those organizations who are not yet members of the Community Information Exchange (CIE). Once completed, the form needs to be emailed to anortz21@gmail.com AND downslauren123@gmail.com
Phone (417) 567-4800
Nationwide
They help Veterans in crisis and need of help. They will respond within 24 hours and provide community support, resources, and referrals.
Phone (800) 548-2480
Statewide
True North is a domestic and sexual violence victim service program providing safe shelter. available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year to victims and their minor children of domestic and sexual violence fleeing abusive situations.
Phone (800) 827-1000
Nationwide
Learn more about VA's mental health services.
Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) is part of a nationwide program to improve healthcare and mental health care for Veterans with mental illness. This VA program is a national center, which conducts research, provides clinical programming, and develops educational resources in support of Veterans, families and communities. For more information contact Melissa McHarg at (720) 723-6484 or melissa.mcharge@va.gov.
To get help, call 1-800-273-8255.
Readjustment counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. 1-877-927-8387 is a free, around the clock confidential call center where Veterans, service members and their families can talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in transitioning after military service or trauma and get connected to their nearest Vet Center.
Fortunately, there are many ways to recover from alcohol or drug use disorders. Take the next step and learn about the many VA treatments available, including in- and outpatient care, medications, support groups, specialized therapy, and more. For immediate help call 1-800-273-8255 .
Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinical vocational rehabilitation program.
VA has developed guidance to process cases involving same-sex spousal benefits, and to implement necessary changes swiftly and smoothly in order to deliver the best services to all our nation's Veterans. All Veterans in same-sex marriages who believe they are entitled to benefits should therefore promptly apply for benefits. Furthermore, Veterans whose claims were previously denied based on prior guidance should re-apply for benefits.
For help with treatment and health care related to experiences of Military Sexual Trauma (MST), please contact your local VA medical center and ask to speak to the MST Coordinator.
Uniting for Suicide Postvention (USPV) offers healing and hope to anyone who has lost someone to suicide, regardless of their relationship to that person. For more information, email: uspv@va.gov
If you served at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in North Carolina, you may have had contact with contaminants in the drinking water there. Scientific and medical evidence has shown an association between exposure to these contaminants during military service and development of certain diseases later on. If you have qualifying service at Camp Lejeune and a current diagnosis of one of the conditions listed below, you may be able to get disability benefits.
Phone (888) 997-2586
Nationwide
The focus and mission of this organization is to serve Veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001.