Help is available. Whether you are a Veteran, service member, family member, friend, or supporter, you do not have to face a difficult moment alone.
If someone is in immediate danger or self-harm is occurring or about to occur, call 911.
Need Help Now?
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is available to anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or a substance-use crisis.
Call or text: 988
Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line provides free, confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members, members of the National Guard and Reserve, and their loved ones. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to receive support.
Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat with the Veterans Crisis Line
Georgia Crisis Support
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
The Georgia Crisis and Access Line connects Georgians with behavioral health crisis services 24 hours a day. Trained professionals can provide crisis intervention, help locate urgent services, and dispatch mobile crisis teams when appropriate.
Call: 1-800-715-4225
Learn about Georgia crisis services
Veteran Support and Recovery Programs
VA Suicide Prevention
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides suicide-prevention information, crisis resources, educational materials, and connections to local support. Each VA medical center also has a Suicide Prevention Coordinator who can help Veterans and their families find appropriate services.
Explore VA suicide-prevention resources
Mission 22
Mission 22 provides no-cost programs that help Veterans, spouses, and families recover, reconnect, and build resilience. Its programs focus on mental health, wellness, community support, and the challenges Veterans may face after military service.
Vets4Warriors
Vets4Warriors is an independent, confidential peer-support network staffed by Veterans. Trained peers are available 24 hours a day to listen, help navigate challenges, and connect members of the military and Veteran community with helpful resources.
Call: 1-855-838-8255
5th Squad
5th Squad is a Veteran-led nonprofit providing immediate, life-sustaining assistance to Veterans facing financial hardship. Its programs address urgent needs such as housing, utilities, groceries, and community connection. Direct financial assistance is primarily focused on Veterans in Mississippi.
Fighting Mental Health
Fighting Mental Health works to break the stigma surrounding mental health while connecting underserved communities with awareness, support, and helpful resources.
Explore Fighting Mental Health resources
Support After the Loss of a Military or Veteran Loved One
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, commonly known as TAPS, provides compassionate care and resources to those grieving the death of a military or Veteran loved one. Its National Military Survivor Helpline is available 24 hours a day.
Call: 800-959-TAPS (8277)
Learn more about the TAPS Survivor Helpline
Helping Someone You’re Concerned About
If you are concerned about a friend, family member, or fellow Veteran, take the situation seriously. Learning the warning signs and knowing how to begin a supportive conversation can help connect someone with the care they need.
Learn the warning signs of suicide
Learn how to support someone who may be at risk
You Are Not Alone
Jon’s Mission for 22 shares these resources to help Veterans, families, and members of our community find support, connection, and hope. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, and one conversation can make a difference.
This page is provided for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical care. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and press 1 or text 838255.
Resources last reviewed: August 2026.