Additional Support and Resources

Comprehensive mental health, financial, and support resources for Veteran and 1st Responder families dealing with suicide loss and prevention.

Mental Health and Counseling Services

Crisis Support

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1

Specialized Counseling

Trauma-informed therapists experienced with military/first responder families EMDR therapy providers Group therapy options Family counseling services Teen and child counseling specialists

Support Organizations

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
Blue Help
Fire/EMS Helpline

Benefit Programs

VA benefits guidance
Social Security survivor benefits
Department of Labor benefits for federal employees
State-specific first responder benefit programs
Scholarship programs for children