Resources
If you or someone you know is in need of help, please reach out the resources listed below.
Emergency
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988lifeline.org • Phone: 988 (or 800-273-8255)
Veteran Crisis Line – veteranscrisisline.net • Phone: 988 (or 800-273-8255) then choose option 1.
Non-EmergencY
Cohen Veterans Network – cohenveteransnetwork.org
Cohen Veterans Network, a global not-for-profit integrated network of mental health clinics, is committed to helping veterans and military families by reducing barriers to care.
A non-profit organization that can connect you with Therapists and Counselors offering free services in your area.
Vets4Warriors – vets4warriors.com • Phone: 855-838-8255
National 24/7-peer support network for veteran and military communities 100% staffed by trained veterans and members of the military community, their families or caregivers.
Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation – myvhwf.org
Built by Veterans, for Veterans, VHWF educates healthcare professionals, connects Veterans to community resources, and navigates VA benefits—so Veterans and their families can live healthy, well lives undiminished by their service.
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
VA Benefits – va.gov/service-member-benefits
VA Mental Health Services – va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health
National Center for PTSD – ptsd.va.gov
VA Center for Women Veterans – va.gov/womenvet
Women Veterans Call Center: 855-829-6636
VA Caregiver Support Program – caregiver.va.gov
VA Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Find Support – samhsa.gov/find-support
Mental Health FAQ – samhsa.gov/mental-health
Suicide & Suicidal Behavior FAQ – samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicide
Suicide Prevention – samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicide/prevention
I started Mission Belonging with a group of veterans and artists who believe, as I do, that it takes more than meds and therapy to come through trauma. It takes laughter and friendship and space to tell your story. It takes creating relationships with people who are different from you.
I’ll always be Sgt. Merritt, but I’ll also be a human and an artist and a poet and most importantly, part of a community.
I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share the programs that helped me with other veterans.
Joe Merritt
Vice Chair
