Veterans Crisis Line – If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255 then PRESS 1, text 838255, or visit the website here.

For emergency mental health care in Maine, you can go directly to the Togus VA Medical Center, regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.Mental Health Resources 

  • Vet Centers – Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 877-927-8387 or find one near you.
  • VA Mental Health Services Guide – This guide will help you sign up and access mental health services. View the online guide here.
  • VA Self-Help Apps – For support, guidance, and treatment help following trauma, download one of the VA’s mobile apps.
  • Veteran Wellness Alliance  – Get connected to a care coordinator by checking in.

Veteran-to-Veteran Connections

  • Student Veterans of America – Connect with USM’s chapter here.
  • Make the Connection – Find veterans sharing stories like yours through videos, podcasts, and written experiences here.
  • RallyPoint – A social network designed just for veterans and service members. Join here.
  • Together We Served – Find your battle buddies through unit pages here.
  • Team Red, White & Blue – Access local and virtual fitness events and connect with fellow vets with the Team RWB App.
  • Team Rubicon – Continue serving your community by helping people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters by joining a support squad.
  • VA Women Veterans Call Center – Call or text 855-829-6636, or use the online chat here. (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 6:30PM ET)

Support for Families and Caregivers

  • Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) – Connect with surviving military family members by requesting a peer mentor.
  • Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes – Find support by connecting with other military caregivers here.
  • American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network – Connect with peer support and mentoring here.

VA Caregiver Support Line – Call 855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 5PM ET)