Immediate danger
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
VETERAN OPS WATCH · URGENT SUPPORT
Need Help Now?
This page connects you to outside crisis and community services. Veteran Ops Watch is an information directory and does not provide emergency or clinical care.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for crisis support in the United States and its territories. Veterans and service members can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Housing and homelessness
The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans can connect Veterans to housing support, 24 hours a day.
Food and local community help
Call 211 or search local services for food, shelter, and other community support.
Legal aid
Find free or low-cost legal help, including resources for military members, Veterans, and families.
Services, eligibility, and local availability are determined by the responding organization. Use official links to confirm current support.