In crisis right now? Call 988, then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255.
Resources
Resources for veterans and families.
Looking for help can feel exhausting when you are already carrying a lot. These contacts offer places to start for you or a veteran you love, including national crisis support and resources in Texas. If you are unsure where to begin, contact us for help exploring your options.
Veterans Crisis Line
988, press 1 · text 838255
Free, confidential, 24/7. You do not need to be enrolled in VA care, and you do not need to be in danger to call.
Emergency
911
Immediate danger to yourself or someone else. Say “mental health crisis” and ask for a CIT-trained officer if you can.
Coaching Into Care
1-888-823-7458
Free VA coaching for families seeking respectful ways to help a veteran access care while maintaining trust and connection.
VA North Texas Health Care System
va.gov/north-texas-health-care
Dallas VA Medical Center plus Fort Worth and Denton clinics. Same-day mental health care is available. Walk-in care may be available.
Texas Veterans Commission
tvc.texas.gov
Free state benefits, claims assistance, education, and employment help for Texas veterans.
Texas Veterans Portal
veterans.portal.texas.gov
A central resource for Texas services, including mental health, housing, veterans courts, and county veteran service officers.
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