Veterans
24-Hour Crisis Intervention, Counseling
VA Linkvet: 1-888-LINKVET (546-5838)
Calls are answered Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
TTY at (800) 627-3529
LinkVet website
Veteran Crisis Line
Confidential help for Veterans and their families. The Veterans Crisis Line is a toll-free, confidential resource that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders.
Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Resources
VA Hospital—St. Cloud, MN 800-247-1739
VA Clinic—Alexandria, MN 320-759-2640
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Veterans Resource Center: NAMI provides a comprehensive list of resources and information on a variety of topics related to military personnel, veterans, and their families.
US Department of Veteran Affairs National Center for PTSD
Resources for Veteran Students and Their Families
After Deployment.org Wellness resources for the military community. Includes assessments and online workshops on various wellness topics.
Half of Us: Student Veterans Students who served in the Iraq War speak out about the emotional challenges of adjusting to life back at home and the importance of finding support.