Skip to main content
Menu

Mental Health programs for veterans

Explore 9 mental health programs from VA, other government agencies and community organizations. Check each provider’s requirements and local availability.

9 programs

About this directory

Programs to explore

  • VA programCrisis Support

    Veterans Crisis Line

    24/7 free, confidential support for veterans in crisis and their families and friends. Call, text, or chat.

    Who may qualify: All veterans and their families

    View program requirements 988 (Press 1)
  • VA programReadjustment Counseling

    Vet Centers

    Community-based counseling centers providing readjustment counseling for combat veterans, sexual trauma survivors, and bereaved families.

    Who may qualify: Combat veterans, MST survivors, bereaved family members

    View program requirements 1-877-WAR-VETS
  • VA programWellness

    VA Whole Health Program

    Personalized health planning approach that empowers veterans to take charge of their health and well-being through holistic care.

    Who may qualify: Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare

    View program requirements 1-800-827-1000
  • Community organizationFree Therapy

    Give an Hour

    Network of mental health professionals providing free counseling to military personnel, veterans, and their families.

    Who may qualify: All veterans and military families

    View program requirements
  • VA programPeer Support

    Make the Connection

    Resource connecting veterans and their families with mental health information and stories from other veterans.

    Who may qualify: All veterans and families

    View program requirements
  • Community organizationFree Therapy

    Headstrong Project

    Provides free, confidential mental health treatment to post-9/11 veterans through a network of licensed therapists.

    Who may qualify: Post-9/11 veterans

    View program requirements
  • Community organizationFamily Therapy

    Cohen Veterans Network

    Free or low-cost mental health care for post-9/11 veterans and their families at clinics nationwide.

    Who may qualify: Post-9/11 veterans and families

    View program requirements 1-833-511-3625
  • Other government programStigma Reduction

    Real Warriors Campaign

    DOD resource promoting psychological health and encouraging help-seeking behavior among service members and veterans.

    Who may qualify: All service members and veterans

    View program requirements
  • VA programTrauma Support

    Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Support

    Free treatment for physical and mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma, available to all genders.

    Who may qualify: All veterans who experienced MST (any gender)

    View program requirements 1-800-827-1000

About this directory

You can use this directory without an account. Providers decide eligibility, costs and availability. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of assistance.

Listings with a source review date include costs, coverage and steps checked against the linked provider pages on that date. Other listings have not yet received that detailed review. Confirm current requirements with the provider before applying.

Report a correction · Explore more veteran resources