How can I get intervention for former military member without involving local law enforcement?

Most mental health departments of V&As offer walk-in services/ triages. Also, Army One Source is full of resources that the member may find helpful.
Hope this helps.

If the individual trusts you....you may be best off discussing your concerns with them and maybe encouraging them to seek help....one source, veterans hot lines, vfw, church....etc.

If they don't want to listen there is really nothing you can do that would not lead to legal being involved in some fashion.

If you have concerns that they are a risk to themselves or other you should take action.....better to have a friend pissed off at you than no longer around.

Good luck.....rock and hard place I know....but you know what needs to be done....you just want us to support you......which we do.

VA crisis hotline will do wonders, like any other professional they have to report if the person makes reference to hurting themselves or someone else

I would not recommend calling the police. They aren't equipped or trained to help - not their fault, just not their area. I've read several accounts of Vets in crisis who were killed by the cops, some were unarmed. There are agencies, see the link below, including "live Warrior chat" where vets can get help. You can contact them, give them your concerns and have them reach out. Hope this helps.
http://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/veterans/

Call the VFW or similar veterans service agency in your county. Some do outreach.. otherwise law enforcement will do a welfare check but they're not all trained to recognize things like PTSD or other mental health issues. Don't let this soldier become one of the 22.

My first question is what can you do to help this soldier out?? You obviously know him and know about him. I would contact a number of people that are mutual acquaintances to check on him and try and get him to talk. Since it sounds as though you are still on active duty, contact your unit (or brigade chaplain) and ask for a confidential interview. If you are worried about the military part of the unit chaplain, contact your local church. If you know what religion he claims, that church would be best. I am catholic and I am sure the local priest would be more than happy to assist. There are also a number of civilian options to include wounded warrior etc. Finally contact you local Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Masons, etc and see what types of resources they might have available. In all cases, your "friend" needs to want to get or accept the help, however, if he is becoming self destructive, you are doing more damage by trying to spare him now. If you think he could become dangerous to himself or his family, you owe it to him to take action if he will not accept your unofficial help. Can you live with your decision if you could have prevented a catastrophe and didn't? Good luck!!!!

Each state has veterans employed(DVOPs & LVERs) to assist fellow veterans with just about any request. Yes, it is to provide at no cost to the veteran services that are requested by the veteran in need, medical, employment, training, housing etc. or just an empthetic ear. Veteran Service Organizations like American Legion, VFW, VVA etc all have Veteran Service officers to assist fellow vetrans in need, a hand up and sometimes a hand out. The VA is also a good source, local CBOCs (Community Based Outreach Clinics) employ veterans or veteran friendly professionals always willing to go the extra mile to enhance the life of a veteran.

This former military member, first needs to see a psychiatrist; to make sure he's not suicidal.

This sounds like the start of classical clinical depression and can be corrected as a chemical imbalance in the body... no big deal, see a good doctor. He will know what to do. With the right medicine you will see a profound difference in about two weeks! BUT SEE A DOCTOR, PREFERABLY AN INTERNEST...

The veterans family needs to contact the closest va hospital and get in touch with the crisis people there they will confidentially help him..