LGBTQIA+ Veteran Hotlines: Free Military Crisis Support Directory

United States

211 @ 211.org / 211 / Referral and directory telephone service that connects callers with any/all resources that may be beneficial to their circumstances. 211 is available both in the entirety of the United States and Canada.

American Red Cross Military and Veteran Services @ redcross.org / 877-272-7337 / Confidential services provided to veterans and their families in the United States through their local, state, and national offices.

American Veterans for Equal Rights @ aver.us / 678-596-1311 / Nonprofit organization that specializes in supporting LGBTQIA+ US veterans.

Blue Alliance @ blue-alliance.org / US Charity that provides services and support to LGBTQIA+ veterans within the Air Force.

DAV @ dav.org / 877-426-2838 / Organization that focuses on providing better services to disabled veterans within the United States.

Department of Defense Safe Helpline @ safehelpline.org / 877-995-5247 / Secure, confidential, and anonymous crisis support for members within the military and larger Department of Defense community affected by sexual assault.

Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service @ dol.gov / 866-237-0275 / Service under the United States Department of Labor to enable veterans to find suitable and fulfilling work after service.

Hire Heroes USA @ hireheroesusa.org / 844-634-1520 / Organization that connects United States veterans with employment support and various job opportunities.

Military OneSource @ militaryonesource.mil / 800-342-9647 / Official resource network for military members and veterans in the United States to access healthcare, education, counseling, transition care, and social services.

Modern Military Association of America @ modernmilitary.org / 202-328-3244 / Advocacy organization for LGBTQIA+ service members and veterans within the US.

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans @ va.gov / 877-424-3838 / Official service operated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

National Center for PTSD @ ptsd.va.gov / Official education service and resource directory for United States veterans and civilians wanting to find out more about the effects of PTSD.

National Veterans Legal Services Program @ nvlsp.org / 202-265-8305 / Collective of attorneys that provide their legal expertise for free to United States veterans.

Operation First Response @ operationfirstresponse.org / 888-289-0280 / Nonprofit charity in the United States that is committed to providing veterans and other first responders with emergency financial assistance.

Real Warriors @ health.mil / 866-966-1020 / Program through the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury to provide information and resources on PTSD to United States veterans.

SPARTA @ spartapride.org / Transgender veterans association that focuses on educating and advocating on transgender-related issues within the United States armed forces.

Team Rubicon @ teamrubiconusa.org / 310-640-8787 / Veteran-led humanitarian organization in the United States that delivers disaster relief and aid across the country.

Transgender American Veterans Association @ transveteran.org / 516-828-2911 / Transgender veterans organization in the United States that advocates for the rights and care for veterans.

USA Cares @ usacares.org / 800-773-0387 / Emergency financial aid organization for United States veterans and their families.

VA Benefits Hotline @ va.gov / 800-827-1000 / General hotline and inquiries information about United States veterans benefits.

VA Caregiver Support Line @ caregiver.va.gov / 855-260-3274 / Free number dedicated to providing information and support to caregivers, family members, friends, community partners, and veterans themselves.

Vet Center Call Center @ vetcenter.va.gov / 877-927-8387 / Confidential call center for combat veterans and their families to find support about transitioning to civilian life.

Veterans’ Association @ va.gov / 800-698-2411 / Official United States agency that facilitates the benefits, services, and tools for veterans.

Veteran’s Crisis Line @ veteranscrisisline.net / 988+1 / Crisis line for United States veterans operated by the national 988 suicide prevention hotline, specialized for serving veterans.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Unmet Needs Program @ vfw.org / 866-789-6333 / Nonprofit American organization that provides financial assistance grants to actively serving military members for daily necessities.