Are there any mental health resources other than the crisis line and random articles?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:43:32 -0400

I'm currently being medicated for depression and anxiety. My command is aware. Next month we have our rifle qualifications, I tend to have mood drops where I am more depressed than my normal level and consider doing things I wouldn't normally do, like hurting myself in an irrevocable way. Hence my apprehension with drill. I'm aware the military will likely be done with me if the severity of my disorder is known, and I am also aware that my inability to perform and unsustainable medication needs will all likely lead to getting discharged. At this point I don't even care, it means very little to me whether I'm in the military or not anymore. I haven't been able to bring myself to contact my leadership about it. Is there a way to contact behavioral health? If this office exists, I hear all the stories of people meeting with behavioral health but I've never met anyone a part of BH nor have I been able to find any resources about it. Also the only resources my command had for me was the crisis line when I first started worrying about my mental health.

Response by CPT David Gowel made Apr 11 at 2021 5:57 PM

CPT David Gowel — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:57:27 -0400

Hi PV2 Private RallyPoint Member. I'm sorry to hear of the challenges you are facing. Regarding mental health resources, I have heard good things about Military One Source and you can see what others say at this link. Good luck. https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-heard-about-military-onesource

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Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Apr 11 at 2021 6:01 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:01:45 -0400

Talk to either the chaplain or your medical provider. Either one can connect you to behavioral health.
As CPT David Gowel said, there is Military One Source. You can also check with Give An Hour and they will find you a therapist. No charge. You are always welcome to join Warriors for Life. They meet most nights of the week.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 11 at 2021 6:13 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:13:31 -0400

I don't know the answer because you are not active duty. Do you have a relative or friend you can turn to when you are feeling your worst? You need an absolute go to person or organization where you don't have to think about who or what to turn too.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Apr 11 at 2021 7:04 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 19:04:19 -0400

I recommend contacting the Wounded Warrior Project Warrior Carrior network. They should be able to connect you to some inpatient care to help with your issues.

I went through them and attended treatment in Boston for two weeks. They have longer sessions at other clinics as well.

In regards to your unit please contact your chaplain and they will be able to help as well. I know you are hurting right now but I seriously recommend against just stopping from attending drill. It will result in a discharge status that will complicate things as you move on in the future.

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/warrior-care-network

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Response by Maj Maria Avellaneda made Apr 11 at 2021 7:27 PM

Maj Maria Avellaneda — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 19:27:36 -0400

I don’t know if there are any military or government agencies ! Don’t forget that usually pastors and definitely Catholic priest are professionals with counseling specialties! Most likely you don’t have to be a member to go and talk to them and their services are free. Furthermore many times talking to a friend or another person you trust can be very healthy!

Response by SFC Randy Hellenbrand made Apr 11 at 2021 10:45 PM

SFC Randy Hellenbrand — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:45:22 -0400

The chaplains door is always open.

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Apr 12 at 2021 6:48 AM

SGT Lorenzo Nieto — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:48:00 -0400

You might think I’m full of crap, but I was like you, nothing worked I kept asking myself what’s wrong with me, I never found the answer until one day i asked god for help because I was going down hill fast, he sent me to a church called living hope, I’m a member now on the the church committee I’m doing great ask god for help he will help,I could go on and on but you get the point.