PTSD: The Invisible Enemy

We bring to light the stories of the men and women who fought in Vietnam and in the Global War on Terror but are now forgotten.

Need Help?

Suicide is a national public health issue that affects all Americans, including Veterans, their families, and their friends. Suicide has no single cause and no one approach can end it – but prevention is possible, especially when Veterans find support before a crisis happens.

Veterans Crisis Line
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You’re not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.
– Dial 988 then PRESS 1
– Confidential crisis chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net or text to 838255

When you call the Veterans Crisis Line, here is what you can expect: A qualified responder will answer your call, ready to listen and help. The responder will ask a few questions, such as whether you or the Veteran you’re concerned about may be in immediate danger or at risk of suicide. The conversation is free and confidential. You decide how much information to share. Support doesn’t end with your conversation. Responders can connect you with the resources you need.

Stop Soldier Suicide
833-697-6437
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Lifeline assists people in immediate crisis with a skilled, trained crisis worker who will listen to the problems they are experiencing and will connect them to local mental health services. All calls are confidential and free.

Vet Center Call Center
877-927-8387 (877-WAR-VETS)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-877-WAR-VETS is an around the clock confidential call center where combat Veterans and their families can call to talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in their readjustment to civilian life. The staff is comprised of combat Veterans from several eras as well as family members of combat Veterans. This benefit is prepaid through the Veteran’s military service.

  • Welcoming home war veterans with honor by providing quality readjustment counseling in a caring matter.
  • Eligibility: Any Combat Veterans and active-duty Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve components.
  • We look for reasons and means to qualify individuals rather than turn them away. If someone is found to not meet our eligibility, we will work with them to find available community resources that may be more suitable for that individual. If we are unable to help you, we will find someone who can.
  • The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ Vet Center’s program is designed to provide easy to access services with minimal barriers to counter the effects of stigma in getting services

Be The One
800-433-3318
The American Legion program’s goal is to destigmatize asking for mental health support, provide peer-to-peer support and resources, and educate everyone on how they can ‘Be the One’.