Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988 then Press 1, or text 838255.
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Vet Center

Readjustment Counseling Service center — VA-funded community-based counseling specifically for combat veterans, MST survivors, and bereavement.

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In crisis? Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line — 24/7 confidential, federally-operated. Text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net.

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