Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line 
Confidential help for Veterans and their families.

•  1-800-273-8255, Press 1
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County of Santa Clara - Network of Care Service Members, Veterans & Their Families 

• https://santaclara.networkofcare.org/Veterans/

Santa Clara County Office of Veteran Services 
Visit the main page or Facebook page for up-to-date announcements and virtual opportunities. 

• https://www.sccgov.org/sites/veterans/Pages/home.aspx

California Department of Veteran Affairs 
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families.

• https://www.calvet.ca.gov/home 

#BeThere Prevention Initiative: 
The #BeThere prevention initiative teaches members of the community how simple acts can help save a Veteran in crisis. More information is available at:

•  https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/BeThere.aspx

Make the Connection: 
This online resource connects Veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with information and solutions to issues affecting their lives. More information is available at:

•  https://maketheconnection.net/

Coaching into Care (1-888-823-7458):
A national telephone service of the VA, Coaching into Care aims to educate, support, and empower family members and friends who are seeking care or services for a Veteran. More information is available at:

• https://www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching/

Resource Locator: 
This online resource helps Veterans easily find VA resources in their area including Suicide Prevention Coordinators, crisis centers, VAMCs, outpatient clinics, Veterans Benefits Administration offices, and Vet Centers. 

• www.veteranscrisisline.net/