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Military Veterans

You served with courage—now let us serve you. We connect you to veteran-focused resources, peer networks, and professionals trained in military culture.

You’re Not Alone

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Veterans are five times more likely to experience major depression than civilians — this is a common challenge, not a personal weakness.1

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Over 40% of veterans with higher peer support engagement showed reliable positive change in psychiatric symptoms.2 

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Combat veterans receiving short-term counseling showed medium-to-large improvements in PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms.3 

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Among veterans diagnosed with depression, 33.2% also have a PTSD diagnosis — experiencing multiple conditions is common, and treatments exist for both.4 

Helpful Resources

National Guard SafeUT

(833) 372-3364

Support for National Guard members, civilian personnel, and their families. Link to professionals who are trained to understand your unique challenges.

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Veteran’s Self-Check Quiz

Supports families and individuals with culturally responsive therapy and care.

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Make the Connection

Hear veterans and their loved ones talk about their experiences, challenges, and recovery.

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Veteran’s Crisis Line

24/7, confidential crisis supports for Veterans, service members, and their loved ones.

Call 988 and press 1

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6 Coping Mechanisms

to Maintain Good Mental Health

1

Connect with Others

Talking openly with people you trust can provide perspective, strengthen positive relationships, and make daily challenges feel more manageable.

2

Prioritize Physical Health

Eating well, exercising, getting enough sleep, and avoiding substances like drugs or alcohol can improve your ability to manage difficult emotions.

3

Maintain Your Routine

Returning to familiar daily activities can offer a healthy distraction, restore a sense of purpose, and reduce feelings of isolation.

4

Practice Stress Relief

Techniques like exercise, journaling, meditation, music, or deep breathing can redirect your focus and help ease tension.

5

Limit Media Exposure

Reducing how much coverage you watch—or watching it with someone supportive—can prevent heightened anxiety from constant reminders.

6

Seek Support

Reaching out to friends, family, mental health professionals, or faith communities is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Page Sources

  1. 1.
    Mission Roll Call. “The State of Veterans’ Mental Health [2024].” Mission Roll Call, 24 Sept. 2024. https://missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices/articles/the-state-of-veterans-mental-health/
  2. 2.
    Ellison, Marsha Langer, et al. Examining the Impact of Peer Specialist Services on Housing and Behavioral Health among Veterans Residing in HUD-VASH. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, July 2020. https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/nchav/docs/Ellison_ImpactPeerSpecialistServicesVeteransHUD-VASH_July2020.pdf
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    Goodson, Jason, et al. “Combat Veteran Mental Health Outcomes After Short-Term Counseling Services.” Journal of Veterans Studies, vol. 11, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 129–141. https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v11i1.672
  4. 4.
    Close, Laura. “Veterans’ Mental Health | PTSD, Anxiety, Addiction & More.” VeteranAddiction.org, 15 Dec. 2025. https://veteranaddiction.org/mental-health/
  5. 5.
    “How to Cope With a Traumatic Event.” Military OneSource, 15 Jan. 2025. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/how-to-cope-with-a-traumatic-event/