Other than just going to your local va where else can you go to seek help for mental health help?

SPC Chris Early — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:26:21 -0400

I have been dealing with my mental health more seriously since i had some issues that made me ready to take my life. Since then i have been going to my local VA (before covid) now i do speak to my counselor every 3 weeks. My question is where outside of the va facilities can i also find help or just someone to talk to that may understand what im dealing with, any suggestions all are welcomed.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2020 6:29 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:29:48 -0400

If you are no longer in the service, you can go to your civilian chaplain. You speak with civilian therapists outside of the VA. That is just two of them off the top of my head.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Oct 7 at 2020 6:37 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:37:07 -0400

Hi Chris,
There are many options availble to you. It sounds like you’re having a hard time right now. We encourage you to check out this page to get connected to professional online support & in-person resources near you. If none of these interest you, please let me know.
https://www.rallypoint.com/emergency-support

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Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Oct 7 at 2020 6:45 PM

SPC Nancy Greene — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:45:52 -0400

SPC Chris Early there is always the crisis line for immediate assistance:
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then press 1

Local MH and VA both have crisis counselors available 24/7

There are also good people here on RP who will talk with you if you connect with them. Feel free to message me if I can be of any assistance...Nancy

Response by Jenn Moynihan made Oct 7 at 2020 9:06 PM

Jenn Moynihan — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:06:59 -0400

SPC Chris Early - hey there. There are a few possibilities.

Give an Hour is free to military, veterans, & first responders. From your post this might be your best resource.
https://giveanhour.org/

Best wishes.

Give an Hour

Free mental health services for the military community & other populations. Lead organization for The Campaign to Change Direction.

Response by Cohen Veterans Network made Oct 8 at 2020 12:29 PM

Cohen Veterans Network — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:29:54 -0400

Hi, it sounds like you're going through a difficult time, and we are so glad you've reached out for support.

Our national network of military family clinics provides accessible, confidential mental health care for veterans (and military family members!) dealing with a variety of concerns.

All of our Cohen Clinics offer support via telehealth - confidential, online video therapy - so it's easy to still get care safely from home during the pandemic. We have 17 clinic locations - and counting. Find a Cohen Clinic near you : cohenveteransnetwork.org/clinics