NEED HELP NOW?
CALL OR CHAT ONLINE
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.
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
For ANY veteran or non-veteran available 24 hour a day. Crisis hotline phone number 1-800-841-1255
Be Yourself.
We'll Listen.
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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.

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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.
- Readjustment Counseling
- Military Sexual Trauma Counseling
- Bereavement Counseling
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