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Veterans Suicide Prevention &
Crisis Care Network

If you or a loved one is thinking about self-harm or feeling hopeless, reach out now.

988

We understand that the challenges you've faced during your service can sometimes weigh heavily on your mind, and it's crucial to remember that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You are not alone in this struggle, and together we can navigate the darkest times and rediscover the strength and purpose that lies within you.

crisis text line

988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline: Call 988 and press 1 or reach out via chat:  https://988lifeline.org/chat/

Crisis Text Line:  Text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor.

fl gov challenge

Use this button to learn more about
the Veteran Suicide Crisis. 

Joining Forces to Prevent Veteran Suicide
in Rural Florida Counties

The Florida Veterans Foundation has launched an impactful mail-out campaign aimed at raising awareness for Veteran Suicide Prevention in five rural counties: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Bay, Walton, and Okaloosa. This initiative, conducted under the Governor's Challenge Suicide Prevention Campaign, seeks to bring attention to the pressing issue of veteran suicide and provide vital resources and support to those who have served our nation. To learn more click here.

County Veteran Service Officers

Use this link to find a local Veteran Service Officer near you.

Resource Locators

hope for healing

First Lady Casey DeSantis has spearheaded the development of an internet-based database known as Hope for Healing that offers an array of mental health and substance abuse resources exclusively designed for service members, Veterans, and their families. Visit  https://www.hopeforhealingfl.com/ to find help near you. 

findhelp.org

FindHelp.org is a comprehensive online platform dedicated to connecting individuals with a wide range of mental health and substance abuse resources. The website provides a vast directory of mental health and substance abuse resources, including counseling services, support groups, treatment centers, helplines, and other relevant organizations.

Additional Resources 

In Crisis

Peer Support

Family Support

Invisible Wounds (Mental Health and Traumatic Brain Injury)

Benefits, Housing, 
Financial Assistance, & Health

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