VETERAN OUTREACH You were not alone then, you are not alone now. There are 20
million vets who would give their lives for you. PLEASE, don't take yours. After a traumatic experience, it's normal to feel
frightened, sad, anxious, and disconnected. But if the upset doesn't fade and
you feel stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories, you may be
suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can seem like you'll
never get over what happened or feel normal again. This is why we have created the "buddy-buddy"
program. Veterans like you, that have shared a similar experience or
trauma in one of our nations many conflicts, are available to talk with you
openly and privately and help you deal with issues associated with your
experience. If you are struggling, if you are in pain, if you just need
to talk, please call. 1-800-273-8255 press 1 The Veterans Crisis
Line is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available to anyone,
even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.
What to Expect
A trained responder
will answer your call. The responder will ask you a few questions, such as
whether you or the Veteran or Service member you’re concerned about may be in
immediate danger or at risk for suicide. You will decide what to share about
yourself and what you want to talk about. Learn more.
The Veterans Crisis
Line is also available by text or online chat:
