DoW Resources

Crisis Phone Numbers

Veterans and Military Crisis Line (24/7 Support)

Military personnel, veterans, or their families in crisis should seek help immediately by contacting the Military Crisis Line. Access trained counselors who will listen, provide support, and connect you to proper resources. The Military Crisis Line also provides an online chat and text service (838255).

Continental U.S. (CONUS)
- Dial 800-273-8255 or 988 and press 1
Outside the Continental U.S. (OCONUS)
- In Europe, call: 844-702-5495 or DSN 988,
- In Southwest Asia, call 855-422-7719 or DSN 988
- In the Pacific, call 844-702-5493 or DSN 988

Additional Resources

	Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) DoD integrates a holistic approach to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention using a range of medical and non-medical resources. Grounded in a collaborative approach, DSPO works with the Military Services and other Governmental Agencies, Non-Governmental Agencies, non-profit organizations, and the community to reduce the risk for suicide.
	Make The Connection A public awareness campaign by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) that provides personal testimonials and resources to help Veterans discover ways to improve their lives.
	Military One Source - Prevention Care Military OneSource is a confidential Department of Defense-funded program providing comprehensive information on every aspect of military life at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve Component members, and their families.
	National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure
	Office of Warrior Care Policy The Office of Warrior Care Policy proactively supports wounded, ill, and injured service members in their recovery and reintegration or transition to civilian life.
	Real Warriors Program from DCoE Campaign to promote building resilience, facilitating recovery and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans and their families.
	Vets 4 Warriors Vets4Warriors is a confidential, Peer-to-Peer support network and call center for Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Service members and their families.