William S Middleton Veterans Hosp

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides mental health services to veterans regardless of discharge status or VA health care enrollment. Services address posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma (MST), suicide prevention, and other mental health needs including sleep problems, anger management, and civilian readjustment. Care options range from peer support with other veterans to counseling, therapy, and medication or combinations thereof. Services are accessible through VA medical centers, Vet Centers, telemental health programs, online self-help portals, smartphone apps, and crisis hotlines. The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 988 (select 1), through chat, or text 838255.