Local, State, and Online Resources
- Charlottesville VA Medical Center: 434-293-3890; 590 Peter Jefferson Pkwy #250
- Find a VA Location | Virginia Locations
- For Questions about VA care, benefits, and services, call 1-800-698-2411
- Virginia Department of Veterans Services: 804-691-4905; 1430 Rolkin Ct, Ste 202. Screening for veterans benefits, counseling, mental health, housing. Call for services.
- Find Resources for Veterans through Make the Connection or Local & National Resources search tools
- Care for Women Veterans
- Women Veterans Call Center Provides women Veterans, their families, and caregivers information about VA services and resources. 1-855-829-6636
(Mon - Fri, 8am-10 pm ET)(Sat, 8am-6:30pm ET) - Caregiver Support - 1-855-260-3274 (Mon - Fri, 8am- 8pm ET) Offers training, educational resources, and multiple tools to help caregivers in their role of promoting the health of Veterans.
- No-cost, short-term aid for caregivers - VA partners with Elizabeth Dole Foundation to expand Respite Relief for Military and Veterans Caregivers for help with companionship, cooking, exercising, grooming, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, transportation, and more. Apply here
- Veterans Navigator (non-profit database to search for local services)
- Virginia Department of Veterans Services
- How to obtain your DD-214
Mental Health
- Veterans Crisis Line - Provides a free, confidential way for anyone in crisis to connect with caring, qualified responder. 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or Text 38255 or Chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat (24/7)
- Services for Veterans
- Treatment Programs
- Finding a Therapist
- Self-Help and Coping
- PTSD Treatment Decision Aid
- Real Warriors - 1-866-966-1020 (24/7). Promotes a culture of support for psychological health by encouraging the military community to reach out for help whether coping with the daily stresses of military life, or concerns like depression, anxiety and PTSD.
- Coaching Into Care (CIC) is a free national phone service of the VA for friends and family members of Veterans. Call them when you know a Veteran who needs counseling or mental health treatment but refuses help, and they will give you the tools to coach them into care.
- Quit Vet - Offers tobacco cessation counseling in English and Spanish
- War Vet Call Center Provides a place for combat Veterans and their families can call to talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in their readjustment to civilian life. 1-877-927-8387 (24/7)
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Beyond MST is a free, secure and private mobile app created for Veterans who experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Beyond MST is not intended to replace professional care, but it can help survivors in and out of care find hope, connect to resources, and realize they’re not alone. It can also be used in a variety of ways to support MST-related treatment. If you're not sure how to talk with your Veteran about MST, Coaching Into Care can help. Call: (888) 823-7458
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One Step Today is all you need right now towards your mental health
Supportive Services
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families: 804-788-6825. Rapid rehousing and supportive services. Call for services.
- Courage to Care: Make Sleep a Priority! outlines lifestyle changes that optimize sleep quality.
- National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 1-877-424-3838 (Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm ET)
- Veteran Wellness Guide includes information on goal setting, healthy eating, sleep management, etc.
- White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311
COVID-19 Guides for Veterans and Families
- Tips for Coping When Quarantined With COVID-19 Family Member touches on easing the distress that often accompanies sudden changes in caregiving responsibilities.
- Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 provides information to parents and caregivers about how to help their loved ones cope with the physical and emotional consequences of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.