Veteran Hotlines

Those who have served in the armed forces are eligible for additional services and benefits. Find out about relevant hotlines here.

North America

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ 211ย @ย 211.orgย /ย 211ย / 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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ American Veterans for Equal Rights @ aver.us / 678-596-1311 / Nonprofit organization that specializes in supporting LGBTQIA+ US veterans.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Blue Alliance @ blue-alliance.org / US Charity that provides services and support to LGBTQIA+ veterans within the Air Force.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DAV @ dav.org / 877-426-2838 / Organization that focuses on providing better services to disabled veterans within the United States.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Department of Labor Veteransโ€™ 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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Hire Heroes USA @ hireheroesusa.org / 844-634-1520 / Organization that connects United States veterans with employment support and various job opportunities.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Modern Military Association of America @ modernmilitary.org / 202-328-3244 / Advocacy organization for LGBTQIA+ service members and veterans within the US.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ National Veterans Legal Services Program @ nvlsp.org / 202-265-8305 / Collective of attorneys that provide their legal expertise for free to United States veterans.

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Operational Stress Injury Connect @ veterans.gc.ca / 800-268-7708 / Official app by Veterans Affairs Canada to provide veterans with mental health education, management, and tools.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ SPARTA @ spartapride.org / Transgender veterans association that focuses on educating and advocating on transgender-related issues within the United States armed forces.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Team Rubicon @ teamrubiconusa.org / 310-640-8787 / Veteran-led humanitarian organization in the United States that delivers disaster relief and aid across the country.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA Cares @ usacares.org / 800-773-0387 / Emergency financial aid organization for United States veterans and their families.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ VA Benefits Hotline @ va.gov / 800-827-1000 / General hotline and inquiries information about United States veterans benefits.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Veterans Affairs Canada @ veterans.gc.ca / 866-522-2122 / Official service through the government of Canada to provide benefits and services to veterans.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Veteransโ€™ Association @ va.gov / 800-698-2411 / Official United States agency that facilitates the benefits, services, and tools for veterans.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Veteranโ€™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.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

South America

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Associaรงรฃo de Veteranos das Forรงas Armadas @ avfab.org.br / 55-11-94235-1984 / Association based in Brazil to support veterans and their needs.

Europe

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bundeswehr Social Welfare Services @ bundeswehr.de / 49-30-1824-24242 / National agency for armed forces and veterans in Germany.

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Combat Stress Helpline @ combatstress.org.uk / 0800-323-4444 / Registered British charity that offers counseling and treatment to veterans.

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Deutscher BundeswehrVerband @ dbwv.de / 030-259-260-0 / Non-partisan institution in Germany that represents the interests of veterans and reservists.

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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Forsvaret Veteran Contact Point @ forsvaret.no/ 91-50-30-03 / Official page of the Norwegian Armed Forces and support services provided to veterans.

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Help for Heroes Support Line @ helpforheroes.org.uk / 0300-303-9888 / Welfare program for veterans in the United Kingdom to provide members with healthcare, mental health counseling, finances, education, and community.

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Office National des Anciens Combattants et Victimes de Guerre @ onac-vg.fr / Support agency under the Ministry of the Armed Forces in France to support and recognize veterans.

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง SSAFA Forcesline @ ssafa.org.uk / 0800-260-6780 / Confidential telephone service that provides emotional support to veterans within the United Kingdom.

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Swedish Veterans Federation @ swedishveteran.com / Association in Sweden that raises money for veterans and their families.

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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Veteran Forbundet SIOPS @ siops.no / 22-69-56-50 / Official veteran services agency under the government of Norway.

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Veterans Gateway @ gov.uk / 0808-802-1212 / Official support and welfare program by the United Kingdom for armed forces veterans and their families.

Asia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Ex-Servicemen Welfare Department @ desw.gov.in / Service provided by the Indian Ministry of Defense to support veterans.

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan Self-Defense Forces Veteran Support Office @ mod.go.jp / 03-5366-3111 / Official site for the armed forces of Japan and support services for eligible veterans.

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Military Helpline India / 155306 / Service provided by the Indian Army to offer immediate support to soldiers and veterans.

Middle East / SWANA / MENA

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Israel Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department @ mod.gov.il / Agency under the government of Israel to protect and serve the nation as well as provide services to former members.

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization @ zdvo.org / 972-3-646-1603 / Registered nonprofit organization in Israel that legally represents wounded and disabled veterans.

Africa

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ SAMVO Veterans Helpline @ samvo.international / International organization for service members and veterans of South Africa.

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๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South African Legion of Military Veterans @ salegion.co.za / 021-689-9771 / Welfare organization that serves veterans of South Africa with case management and accommodation.

Oceania

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ DEFGLIS @ defglis.com.au / Registered charity that supports and represents LGBTQIA+ veterans in Australia.

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Department of Veteransโ€™ Affairs General Enquiries @ dva.gov.au / 1800-838-372 / Support services to veterans in Australia.

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Open Arms Veterans and Families Counseling @ openarms.gov.au / 1800-011-046 / The leading mental health assessment and counseling provider for veterans in Australia.

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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Return and Servicesโ€™ Association Support Services @ rsa.org.nz / 1737 / Mission by the government of New Zealand to support veterans and their families.

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Soldier On @ soldieron.org.au / Support agency in Australia that gives services to veterans and family members.

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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Veteransโ€™ Affairs New Zealand Helpline @ veteransaffairs.mil.nz / 0800-483-8372 / Primary agency that handles the benefits of New Zealand veterans.

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