Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988 then Press 1, or text 838255.
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Support organizations

VSO

Veterans Service Organization — congressionally chartered nonprofit that helps veterans file claims (VFW, American Legion, DAV, AMVETS, etc.). Many are VA-accredited to file claims.

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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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