VA mental health services
Explore VA mental health care, peer support, and ways to connect with local services.
OPEN OFFICIAL RESOURCEVETERAN · SERVICE MEMBER · FAMILY SUPPORT
VETERAN RESOURCES.START WITH TRUSTED SOURCES.
A practical starting point for veterans, service members, and military families looking for official VA information, crisis support, and established community organizations.
IMMEDIATE CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
If you or a Veteran you know is in crisis, call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or use the official online chat. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
CALL, TEXT, OR CHATOFFICIAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
VA CARE, BENEFITS & LOCAL HELP.
Use official sources for current eligibility, applications, and service locations.
Apply for VA health care
Review VA health care eligibility and the official application options.
OPEN OFFICIAL RESOURCEApply for VA benefits
Start with the Veterans Benefits Administration's official benefit application guidance.
OPEN OFFICIAL RESOURCEFind a VA location
Search for VA medical centers, Vet Centers, and other VA facilities.
OPEN OFFICIAL RESOURCENational Resource Directory
Search for government, local, and nonprofit resources for service members, veterans, families, and caregivers.
OPEN OFFICIAL RESOURCECOMMUNITY CONNECTION
LOOKING FOR VETERAN-SERVING NONPROFITS?
Explore the organizations currently listed in MEL's military and veteran community network. Check each provider's own site for services, eligibility, and current contact information.
EXPLORE THE COMMUNITY NETWORKMEL Foundation is not a government agency or a direct clinical, legal, or benefits provider. This directory is for general information and connection; MEL does not determine eligibility or guarantee outcomes. For personalized decisions, contact the agency or organization providing the service.
JOIN THE MISSION
CONNECTION CAN START WITH ONE STEP.
Join the MEL community or contact us if your veteran-serving organization would like to collaborate.