About 22 veterans die by suicide daily, and veterans’ suicide rates are 50% higher than the civilian population. According to RAND, it is estimated that at least 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffer from PTSD and/or depression. 50% of Veterans diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) do NOT seek treatment. Learn more about Veterans and PTSD. There are many suicide prevention resources below for veterans and their families that we hope are helpful.
Veterans Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255), press 1
Veterans Crisis Text Line
Send a text to 838255
Veterans Online Chat
Miltary One Source
Crisis Intervention Line
1-800-342-9647
U.S. Army Suicide Prevention
1-800-833-6622 Army Well-Being Liaison Office
1-800-984-8523 Wounded Soldier and Family Hotlines
U.S. Air Force Suicide Prevention
1-800-SUICIDE (National Hopeline Network)
U.S. Marines Suicide Prevention
24/7 phone, chat, Skype for active duty/beneficiaries DSTRESS Line
U.S. Coast Guard Suicide Prevention
1-855-247-8778 (CGSUPRT)
National Center for PTSD
1-802-296-6300
Cuyahoga Community College