NEED HELP NOW?
Free, 24/7, confidential support is a click away. The Veterans Crisis Line can help EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT ENROLLED in VA benefits or health care.
Need help now?
For ANY veteran or non-veteran available 24 hour a day. Crisis hotline phone number 1-800-841-1255
Be Yourself.
What if every time you needed to get something off your chest, you could?
Now you can.
HearMe combats loneliness and improves emotional well-being with digital peer support, 24/7/365, confidentially & anonymously.
FREE Access to HearMe
We are pleased to offer exclusive, free access to HearMe’s on-demand mental wellness app through our partnership with SustainAble Exchange.
HearMe provides a safe, confidential, and inclusive space where you can text one-on-one with trained empathetic listeners anytime you need support. Whether you are feeling lonely, stressed, anxious, or simply need someone to talk to, HearMe is available 24/7 to offer compassionate and immediate support.
PROMO CODE: SUSTAIN24
Download the HearMe app from your Apple or Google Play Store. Open the app and click the "Get Started" button. Choose "Continue with Email." Select "Don't have an account?" Enter your email, password, re-enter the password, and enter the promo code: SUSTAIN24.
Alternatively, you can choose the "Continue with Google" or "Continue with Apple" option. Navigate to Settings > Account Settings to enter the promo code: SUSTAIN24.
Peer Support For Every Moment
No wait or scheduling - instantaneous support the moment you need it from a real person who has been where you are and is here for you. A HearMe Listener will always be standing by, 24/7.
Increase Your Whole Health
Peer support reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance use, and increases employment, hopefulness, life satisfaction, and more meaningful relationships.
Reduce Stress and Increase Productivity
Peer support can increase self-esteem and social function, and reduce depression, anxiety, and substance use.
Additional Veterans Resources
VA Healthcare enrollment contacts: If you are not using VA healthcare services and believe you may be eligible, contact VA eligibility center at 1-877-222-8387 open Monday -Friday , from 8:00 AM ET - 8:00 PM ET
OR - Apply For Health VA Health Care Online Here
Austin Vet Center: 512-416-1314
Services include counseling for needs such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). Can also connect you with more support in VA and your community. All services are strictly confidential.
National Combat Call Center: 1-877-927-8387(WARVETS)
National Center for Homeless Vets: 877-424-3838
Veterans legal resource assistance for Travis & Williamson counties CTXSWSVJO@va.gov is a direct email to veteran justice outreach coordinators who can provide counsel, legal resources, and referrals to Veterans Treatment courts and eligibility in specific counties
