Father Michael celebrates Mass with DRPO board members and community friends. After over 20 years of serving police officers and military personnel in need, the Desert Refuge for Peace Officers is closing its doors.
time sensitive online events
Suicide Prevention Week was September 8-14, but every day is a good day to ask for help.
Please check out this free information about suicide prevention from EduMed.
Please check out this free information about suicide prevention from EduMed.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW For Veterans:
For your mental and physical resilience, please consider the following:
- Copline: a 24/7 hotline that only retired law enforcement members are allowed to work
- Self-Compassion Practice (#3 in the playlist)
-John Del Vecchio's uplifting blog
-Recovery Village, helping veterans with addiction & mental health battles
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Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Crisis Hotline)
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-800-799-4TTY (4889) TTY
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
https://afsp.org/
VA Suicide Prevention https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/
- Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
- For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.
- Vet Centers - Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
- MakeTheConnection.net - information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.
- RallyPoint - Talk to other Veterans online. Discuss: What are your feelings as the Taliban reclaim Afghanistan after 20 years of US involvement?
- Download VA's self-help apps - Tools to help deal with common reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time.
- Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) - Request a Peer Mentor
- VA Women Veterans Call Center - Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 6:30PM ET)
- VA Caregiver Support Line - Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 5PM ET)
- Together We Served -Find your battlebuddies through unit pages
- George W. Bush Institute - Need help or want to talk? Check In or call:1-630-522-4904 or email: [email protected]
- Get a walk-in tub with assistance from the US Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Help with alcohol misuse from Rehab Spot
- Help for veterans who have experienced nursing home abuse
- The USS Iowa has multiple programs for veterans
- Were you stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 & 1987? Click here for help with health problems related to the water there.
- Help for veterans who have mesothelioma
- Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes - Join the Community
- American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network - Peer Support and Mentoring
- Team Red, White & Blue - Hundreds of events weekly. Find a chapter in your area.
- Student Veterans of America - Find a campus chapter to connect with.
- Team Rubicon - Find a local support squad.
- Military Family Guide to Finance
- Car Insurance for Military Families
- Maximizing Military Benefits
- Disabilty Calculator
- Vocational and Apprenticeship Opportunities for Vets
- Help for Veterans Exposed to Asbestos During Service and those who may suffer from mesothelioma
- Help with navigating the many benefits available to retired veterans
For your mental and physical resilience, please consider the following:
- Copline: a 24/7 hotline that only retired law enforcement members are allowed to work
- Self-Compassion Practice (#3 in the playlist)
-John Del Vecchio's uplifting blog
-Recovery Village, helping veterans with addiction & mental health battles
-
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Crisis Hotline)
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-800-799-4TTY (4889) TTY
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
https://afsp.org/
VA Suicide Prevention https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/