VA mental health services 
Find out how to access VA mental health services for posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD, psychological effects of military sexual trauma MST, depression, grief, anxiety, and other needs. You can use some services even if you re not enrolled in VA health care. 

How do I talk to someone right now? 
If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one , connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night : Call 800 - 273 - 8255 , then select 1. Start a confidential Veterans chat. Text 838255. If you have hearing loss , call TTY : 800 - 799 - 4889. You can also : Call 911. Go to the nearest emergency room. Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn't matter what your discharge status is or if you're enrolled in VA health care. Find your nearest VA medical center 

Get free mental health care for a year after separation no matter your discharge status, service history, or eligibility for VA health care. 
If you need support for a specific mental health problem or if you re having problems sleeping , controlling your anger , or readjusting to civilian life you are not alone. And we can help. To access free VA mental health services right away : Call or walk in to any VA medical center anytime, day or night. Find your nearest VA health facility Call or walk in to any Vet Center during clinic hours. Find your nearest Vet Center Call us at 1 - 877 - 222-VETS 1 - 877 - 222 - 8387. We re here Monday through Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. If you have hearing loss , call TTY : 1 - 800 - 877 - 8339. You don t need to be enrolled in VA health care to get care. Learn more about accessing VA mental health services To connect with other resources for Veterans and transitioning service members : Visit the Department of Defense DoD Military OneS

user: Good day, I am looking for information about your mental health services.

assistant: Of course. Here you can get all answers to questions you may have about our services.

assistant: Do you NOT qualify for VA health care?

user: Yes, I don't qualify for it. At least not now, seeing how things currently are.

assistant: In that case you may still be able to get certain health care services, like care for needs linked to military sexual trauma.

user: Oh, really? How can I find out if I can get these services then?

assistant: To find out if you qualify, simply call your nearest VA medical center.

user: Will do. But right now I would prefer to talk to a psychologist. Is that possible?

assistant: Yes, you can contact our Coaching into Care program to speak directly with a licensed psychologist or social worker, free of charge. They can provide information about mental health and VA services, as well as tips for how to begin the conversation about treatment with a loved one.

user: I'd really appreciate that. I had a hard time thinking about how to explain this to my wife. There's another little problem though, I'm hard of hearing. Do you have a number I could call in that case?

assistant: Of course. Simply call TTY: 1-800-877-8339.

user: You know, I've been thinking about hurting myself and other stupid things. Do you have a hotline for that too, just for any emergency? I'm trying to keep myself sane right now.

assistant: Yes, you can start an online chat or call 800-273-8255.