Resources for Veterans and Active Military and Families

Veterans Crisis Lines and Resources for Veterans and Active Military Families

Veterans Crisis Line

24/7 confidential support. Call 988 then press 1 · Text 838255 ·Chat online

Phone SupportCall 988, then press 1

Text SupportText 838255

Online Chathttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat/

Availability24/7 · Every day

Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA)

Statewide gateway. Visithttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/

Aging Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/Resources/Pages/Aging-Veterans.aspx

Caregivershttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/resources/pages/caregivers.aspx

Housinghttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/benefits/pages/long-term-care.aspx

LGBTQ+ Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/agency-programs/Pages/default.aspx

Women Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/

Benefitshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/

National Resource Directory (NRD)

Nationwide directory. Visithttps://nrd.gov/

Healthcarehttps://www.nrd.gov/health

Employmenthttps://www.nrd.gov/employment

Educationhttps://www.nrd.gov/education-training

Housinghttps://www.nrd.gov/housing

Family Supporthttps://www.nrd.gov/family-caregiver-support

Benefitshttps://www.nrd.gov/benefits-compensation

Peer Supporthttps://www.nrd.gov/other-services-resources

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Veterans Affairshttps://www.va.gov/

Oregon ODVA Directoryhttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/

Find All Serviceshttps://nrd.gov/

ABOUT RESOURCES FOR VETERANS

Oregon’s veteran services ecosystem connects veterans, active military personnel, families, and caregivers to crisis support, healthcare, benefits navigation, employment assistance, housing, education, and peer support through partnerships among ODVA, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, nonprofit organizations, and community-based providers. All services listed are free or low-cost and available to eligible veterans, service members, families, and caregivers.

DISCLAIMER

All information is shared as a courtesy for educational purposes only. This is not a substitute for professional care, legal advice, or emergency services. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crises or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 or 988 then press 1 (Veterans Crisis Line). Contact providers to verify hours, eligibility, and availability.

Veterans Resources, Recovery, Mental Health, Assistance and Information

VA Resource Navigator

The VA Resource Navigator is a simple tool. It helps you access and understands the VA benefits you’ve earned. This go-to guide provides trusted web links, phone numbers, and QR codes to VA services and benefits.

Find information about:

• VA Locations
• Records
• Health Care
• Disability and Benefits
• Education and Training
• Housing Assistance
• Careers and Employment
• Family member, caregiver, and survivor benefits
• Pension
• Burials and Memorials

Download your own copy by clicking the Resources link or image below. Pass this website along to others so they too can learn about the VA Resource Navigator.

https://www.prevention.va.gov/PCL/PCL-VA-Navigator.asp

LOCATE VETERANS SERVICES IN OREGON

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Resources are available to Oregon veterans, family members, and caregivers,

Select Title Below To Learn More About Services by Group.

Who Is a Veteran?

Aging Veterans

Caregivers

Homeless Veterans

Justice-Involved Veterans

LGBTQ+ Veterans

Student Veterans

Trauma Information

Tribal Veterans

Veterans in Crisis

Women Veterans

Find Services by County and Throughout the state 

Locate a Veteran Services Office

All Services Statewide

Campus Veteran Services

County Services Directory

County Veteran Services Offices

Transportation Services

Tribal Veteran Service Offices

Veteran Memorials

Home Loans

Oregon Veterans’ Homes

Connect With ODVA

Benefits & Programs

Agency Programs

National Resource Directory (NRD)

https://nrd.gov/

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them. The NRD is hosted, managed, maintained, sustained and developed by the Defense Health Agency’s Recovery Coordination Program.

It provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Visitors can find information on a variety of topics that supply an abundance of vetted resources. For help finding resources on the site, visit the How to Use this site section of the NRD. Please see below for some of our major categories.

• American Red Cross
• Benefits & Compensation
• Choose Home
• Community of Care
• Education & Training
• Employment
• Family & Caregiver Support
• Health
• Homeless Assistance
• Housing
• Military Adaptive Sports Program
• Other Services & Resources
• Portfolio of Veterans Benefits (PVB)
• Transportation & Travel

The National Recovery Directory is a partnership among the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. Information contained within the NRD is from federal, state, and local government agencies; Veteran and military service organizations; non-profit and community-based organizations; academic institutions and professional associations that provide assistance to wounded warriors and their families.

GLOSSARIES

Find definitions to commonly used terms in VA, DoD, DOL, and other federal government agencies.

Learn More

RECOVERY DIRECTORY FACT SHEET

Get to know your NRD: why it was created, who operates it, and all the resources meant for you.

Learn More

Dual Diagnosis Anonymous

DDA Veterans Page

“You protected us, now we support you!”

https://ddainc.org/dda-veterans-page

DDA was founded by a highly decorated veteran, Corbett Monica. After serving in the Vietnam War, like other veterans, returning to home only find anguish, trauma, and remorse. After suffering from severe PTSD, OCD, survivors guilt, and addictions, Corbett found a way to transcend from destructive means with the inception of Dual Diagnosis Anonymous (DDA) providing hope and recovery through our peer support which is now his legacy.

Culturally responsive DDA’s Veterans meetings are intended to provide a safe venue to be open about depression, post-traumatic stress, alcohol and drug use, abuse, and addiction as well as serve as a resource for navigation of the telehealth system, It will encourage healthy solutions for adapting to the changing times. Specifically. the project will Improve access for Veterans and military service members to dual diagnosis services through the creation of on-line recovery support groups and on-line DDA meetings.

This project will serve Veterans throughout the state and is beginning outreach through Veterans publications, local newspapers, the VA, Veterans websites, list services, and anything else that will help identify Oregonians who can use the services.

Give our Central Office a call at (503)-222-6484

Join our Private Online Group the DDA Veterans Resource Group and Chatroom:

Join Our Facebook Chatroom

US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

PTSD: National Center for PTSD

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/

We are the world’s leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.

PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments. Use these links to for information and assistance.

VA Healthcare – Community Care network

https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/providers/Community_Care_Network.asp

VA’s Center for Women Veterans (CWV)

https://www.va.gov/womenvet/

Minority Veterans of America

https://www.minorityvets.org/

Veteran Centers in Oregon

Central Oregon Vet Center

Eugene Vet Center

Grants Pass Vet Center

Portland Vet Center

Salem Vet Center

Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Oregon:

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Grants Pass West VA CBOC

Hillsboro CBOC

Klamath Falls CBOC

La Grande CBOC

Lincoln City Clinic

North Bend VA Clinic

Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)

Salem CBOC

North Coast CBOC

Defense Health Agency

Improving Health and Building Readiness. Anytime, Anywhere – Always

We are an integrated combat support agency, with a global team of nearly 130,000 civilians and military personnel, serving 9.5M beneficiaries and supporting 700+ hospitals and clinics in the Military Health System.

As a part of the Military Health System, we’re privileged to manage a global health system. Through TRICARE, we deliver health care to 9.5 million patients around the world. In our role as a Combat Support Agency, we provide medical support to the Army, Navy and Air Force.

USE THIS LINK TO FIND MEDICAL CARE

Military Children Resources

Military kids face unique psychological challenges related to military life. Compared to their non-military peers, military kids are many times more likely to move multiple times during their school careers and have a parent absent for long periods of time in potentially dangerous locations – factors that can greatly stress military kids’ mental health.

The Defense Health Agency maintains two online resources to support military children, use the links provided below:

Sesame Street for Military Families is a free, bilingual (English and Spanish) website where families can find information and multimedia resources on the topics of military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression.

RESOURCES  BY TOPIC AREA

Behavioral Health

BeyondTheMilitaryUniform.com
URL: https://beyondthemilitaryuniform.com/
Program: Community Connection and Wellness Resources

Eugene Vet Center / U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
URL: https://www.va.gov/eugene-vet-center/
Program: Confidential Counseling and Support Services

K9s For Warriors: https://k9sforwarriors.org/ (Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD)

K9 Partners for Patriots: https://k9partnersforpatriots.com/ (Service Dogs for Veterans)

Lines for Life – Military Helpline
URL: https://www.linesforlife.org/get-help-now/services-and-crisis-lines/military-helpline/
Program: 24/7 Military Crisis and Support Helpline

NAMI Multnomah
URL: https://www.namimultnomah.org/
Program: Mental Health Support, Education, and Advocacy

Oregon Health Authority – Behavioral Health Division
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/index.aspx
Program: Statewide Behavioral Health Services and Support

VA Portland Health Care System
URL: https://www.va.gov/portland-health-care/
Program: Comprehensive Veterans Health Care Services

Portland VA Suicide Prevention Team
URL: https://www.va.gov/portland-health-care/ (Main system page)
Program: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Services

Salem Vet Center
URL: https://www.va.gov/salem-vet-center/
Program: Confidential Counseling and Support Services

Burial & Survivor Assistance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Survivor Assistance and Memorial Benefits
URL: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/
Program: Burial Benefits and Survivor Support

VA Burial Benefits
URL: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/
Program: Burial and Memorial Benefits

Business & Entrepreneurship

Business Oregon – COBID
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/cobid/pages/default.aspx
Program: Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity

Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network
URL: https://www.oregonsbdc.org/
Program: Small Business Development and Counseling

Claims & Benefits

Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) Appeals Team
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: State Veterans Affairs Services and Appeals

Benton County Veteran Services
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/counties/benton.aspx
Program: County Veteran Service Office

Lincoln County Veteran Service Office
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/counties/lincoln.aspx
Program: County Veteran Service Office

Portland VA Regional Office (VBA)
URL: https://www.va.gov/portland-va-regional-benefit-office/
Program: Veterans Benefits Administration

Education

ODVA Campus Resource Coordinators
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: Campus-Based Veteran Support

Veterans Educational Bridge Grant
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/education.aspx
Program: Educational Financial Assistance

Veteran Education (State Approving Agency)
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/education.aspx
Program: Education Program Approval and Oversight

Chemeketa Community College
URL: https://www.chemeketa.edu/veterans/
Program: Veterans Services and Educational Support

Oregon State University
URL: https://veterans.oregonstate.edu/
Program: Veterans and Military Services

Portland State University
URL: https://www.pdx.edu/student-veteran-resource-center/
Program: Student Veteran Resource Center

Emergency Aid

American Legion – Department of Oregon
URL: https://www.orlegion.org/
Program: Veterans Support and Community Service

211info
URL: https://www.211info.org/
Program: Information and Referral Services

Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Grant
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/emergency-financial-assistance.aspx
Program: Emergency Financial Assistance for Veterans

Employment & Workforce

DPSST – Dept. of Public Safety Standards and Training
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/pages/index.aspx
Program: Public Safety Standards and Training

Easterseals Oregon – Veterans Programs
URL: https://www.easterseals.com/oregon/
Program: Veterans Employment and Support Services

Goodwill HVRP – Veteran Connections
URL: https://www.goodwill-oregon.org/
Program: Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program

Oregon Department of Corrections – Veteran Hiring
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/doc/
Program: Veteran Employment Opportunities

Oregon Employment Department – Veteran Services
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/employ/businesses/veterans/pages/default.aspx
Program: Veteran Employment Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Oregon
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/seniors-disabilities/vr/pages/index.aspx
Program: Vocational Rehabilitation Services

OSBEELS – State Licensing
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/pages/index.aspx
Program: Building Codes Division Licensing

Family & Caregivers

Oregon Child Support Program
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/doj/child-support/pages/default.aspx
Program: Child Support Services

Returning Veterans Project
URL: https://www.returningveterans.org/
Program: Mental Health and Family Support Services

Health Care

Oregon Health Authority – Behavioral Health & Oral Health
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/index.aspx
Program: Behavioral Health Services

Portland VA Health Care System – M2VA Program
URL: https://www.va.gov/portland-health-care/
Program: Military to VA Transition Program

VA NCRAR – Auditory Research
URL: https://www.va.gov/PORTLANDRESEARCH/
Program: National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research

Housing & Homeless Services

ODVA ORVET Home Loan Program
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/home-loan.aspx
Program: Oregon Veteran Home Loan Program

ODVA Houseless Veteran Program & Emergency Financial Assistance
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/emergency-financial-assistance.aspx
Program: Homeless Veterans Support and Emergency Aid

Oregon Department of Revenue
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/dor/pages/index.aspx
Program: Tax Services and Veterans Property Tax Exemptions

Oregon Housing and Community Services
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/pages/index.aspx
Program: Housing Assistance and Community Development

VETcare, WestCare Oregon
URL: https://vetcareoregon.org/
Program: Veterans Housing and Reintegration Services

Justice & Legal

Disability Rights Oregon
URL: https://www.disabilityrightsoregon.org/
Program: Disability Rights Advocacy and Legal Services

ODVA Incarcerated Veterans Program
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: Support for Incarcerated Veterans

Oregon Judicial Department
URL: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/
Program: State Court System and Veterans Treatment Courts

Long-Term Care & Senior Support

ODVA Conservatorship and Representative Payee Services
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: Financial Management Services

Oregon Veterans’ Homes (The Dalles & Lebanon)
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/veterans-homes.aspx
Program: Long-Term Care Facilities for Veterans

Residential Facilities Ombudsman
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/ltco/pages/index.aspx
Program: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services

Recreation

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife – Vets License Programs
URL: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/
Program: Disabled Veteran Hunting and Fishing License Program

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
URL: https://www.oregonstateparks.org/
Program: Parks Access and Recreation Programs

Service & Advocacy Organizations

Gold Star Wives of America
URL: https://www.goldstarwives.org/
Program: Support for Military Widows

Marine Corps League – State of Oregon & Local Detachments
URL: https://www.mcloregon.com/
Program: Marine Corps Veterans Support

Military Order of the Purple Heart – Oregon Chapter
URL: https://www.purpleheart.org/
Program: Combat-Wounded Veterans Support

Oregon Military Museum Project
URL: Specific URL not found

Oregon Talking Book & Braille Library
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/osl/tbbls/pages/index.aspx
Program: Accessible Reading Materials

Wounded Warrior Project
URL: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Program: Wounded Veteran Support Services

Special Advocacy

Aging Veteran Outreach / Volunteer Program
No central URL – Community-based programs

Office of Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06)
URL: https://salinas.house.gov/
Program: Congressional Veterans Services

LGBTQ+ Veterans
URL: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/lgbtq/
Program: LGBTQ+ Veteran Support Services

Tribal Veterans Programs
URL: Various tribal websites and VA programs

Women Veterans Coordinators – ODVA
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: Women Veterans Support Services

Transportation

Cherriots – Regional Bus Services
URL: https://www.cherriots.org/
Program: Public Transportation Services

Oregon DMV (ODOT)
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/index.aspx
Program: Driver and Motor Vehicle Services

Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Grant (ODVA)
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: Rural Veteran Transportation Support

Military Guide: Upholding Your Oath When Orders Cross the Line

As a U.S. service member, your duty is to uphold the Constitution and follow only lawful orders. When an order crosses that line, knowing how to respond is critical—for your mission, your team, and your integrity. This guide provides clear, actionable steps to help you stand on your oath, protect yourself and your fellow service members, and access trusted military resources when facing questionable or illegal directives.

Table of Contents

• The Oath of Service
• What to Do Now
• Branch Resources
• Shared Resources
• IG Reporting (Inspector General)
• Mental Health Support
• Final Word
• Crisis and Help Numbers

The Oath of Service and Your Duty

You swore to support and defend the Constitution. That oath compels you to refuse illegal orders and uphold the law—even under pressure. You protect your unit, the mission, and your nation.

• UCMJ Articles 90–92 (Uniform Code of Military Justice, 64 Stat. 109, 10 U.S.C. Chapter 47) make this clear: only lawful orders are obligatory.

• If you comply with an illegal order, you may be held accountable under military or international law.

• Officers also swear to faithfully discharge their duties—command responsibility is real.

Unlawful Use of Troops on U.S. Soil — The Posse Comitatus Act (18 U.S.C. § 1385)

• This federal law prohibits the use of the U.S. Army or Air Force to enforce domestic laws unless expressly authorized by the Constitution or an act of Congress.

• The Department of Defense applies this restriction to the Navy and Marine Corps as well.

• It forbids domestic policing actions such as arrests, crowd control, surveillance, or searches without specific legal authorization.

• Violations are criminal offenses—you cannot be lawfully ordered to conduct such operations unless legally authorized.

• This statute protects both the public and military personnel from illegal misuse of military force in civilian affairs.

What to Do Now

Stop and Assess –

• Doubt the order? Pause and record the details.
• Check whether the mission violates the Posse Comitatus Act if it involves enforcing domestic law or targeting civilians on U.S. soil.

Contact JAG Immediately –

• Legal advice is confidential and your right.

Document Everything –

• Include names, dates, times, and exact wording of the order

Report Through Official Channels –

Use JAG, Inspector General, or whistleblower protections under 10 U.S.C. § 1034

Protect Your Mental Health –

• • Moral injury is real. Use COSC, OSCAR, chaplains, Military OneSource, or the Military Crisis Line.

Respond to Retaliation –

• If you face consequences for refusing an unlawful order, escalate through JAG and IG

Safe First Actions (if you’re unsure)

• Do not comply immediately
• Contact JAG right away
• Write down all details
• Call Military OneSource or Military Crisis Line
• Officer Leadership Checklist
• Refuse illegal orders
• Protect your subordinates
• Ensure your team knows how to report safely
• Monitor for signs of moral injury
• Use JAG and IG early
• Model lawful behavior under stress

Branch Resources

• Army:
• Legal:  Army JAG Corps – https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/ – 866‑ARMY‑JAG; Trial Defense Service
• Mental Health:  Ask for COSC (Combat & Operational Stress Control) support, or use Military Crisis Line and Military OneSource
• Officer Note: Consult JAG and protect your Soldiers

Navy and Marine Corps:

• Legal:
• Navy JAG Corps – https://www.jag.navy.mil/ – (202) 685‑5580; Marine JAG via base or Military OneSource
• Mental Health:   Reach out to NCCOSC / COSC (Combat & Operational Stress Control); use Military Crisis Line ; Safe Helpline – https://www.safehelpline.org/
• Officer Note:  Set lawful standards and care for your Sailors and Marines

Air Force and Space Force:

• Legal:  Air Force Legal Assistance Locator – https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil/ – HQ JAG: 703‑614‑3021
• Mental Health:  Access OSCAR (Operational Stress Control and Readiness), chaplains, Military Crisis Line, or Military OneSource
• Officer Note:  Intervene early and lead within your oath

Coast Guard:

• Legal:  Legal Services Command 202‑372‑3783; Academy Legal Assistance 860‑701‑6795
• Mental Health:  Use HSWL (Health, Safety & Work Life), chaplains, Military Crisis Line, or Military OneSource
• Officer Note:  Ethical leadership is vital in smaller teams

Shared Resources

• Military OneSource – https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ – 800‑342‑96
• Military Crisis Line – dial 988 then press 1
• Safe Helpline – https://www.safehelpline.org/ – 877‑995‑5247
• VA Mental Health – 877‑222‑8387
• Whistleblower Protection (10 U.S.C. § 1034)
• DoD IG Hotline – 800‑424‑9098 (DSN 312‑664‑8799)

Additional External Resources

GI Rights Hotline
If you need independent advice about your rights, discharges, or how to respond to unlawful orders or retaliation, you can contact the GI Rights Hotline. This service is free and confidential, staffed by trained counselors (not attorneys) who can help you understand your options.

• Phone: 1‑877‑447‑4487

• Website: https://girightshotline.org/en/contact

IG Reporting

• Army IG Locator – https://ig.army.mil/ – Hotline: 800‑752‑9747 / DSN 312‑865‑1845
• Navy IG (SecNav) – https://www.secnav.navy.mil/ig – Hotline: 800‑522‑3451 / DSN 288‑6842
• Air Force IG – https://www.afinspectorgeneral.af.mil/ – Toll-free: 1‑800‑538‑8429; DSN 202‑404‑5354
• When reporting, mention 10 U.S.C. § 1034 to activate whistleblower protections. Use JAG and IG together to support your concerns.

Mental Health Support

Illegal orders and moral injury can lead to PTSD, career disruption, substance use, or worse. Early help is warrior strength.

• Use COSC (Combat & Operational Stress Control) / OSCAR, chaplains, Military OneSource, or Military Crisis Line 
• Ask in advance what is confidential.
• Officers: Encourage team use of mental-health resources—they deserve care and clarity.

Final Word

• You serve in a force backed by training, legal rights, and the Constitution. Act lawfully, protect your team, and uphold mission integrity. Your example matters. Stand firm. Stand ready.
• Crisis and Help Numbers
• Military OneSource – https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ – 800‑342‑96
• Military Crisis Line– dial 988 then press 1
• Safe Helpline – https://www.safehelpline.org/ – 877‑995‑5247
• DoD IG Hotline – 800‑424‑9098 (DSN 312‑664‑8799)
• VA Mental Health – 877‑222‑8387

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this communication nor any content linking to or from this communication shall substitute for legal, medical or other professional advice of any kind whatsoever.  You are hereby notified and advised to seek counsel from qualified professionals at your own risk and expense.

DoD Safe Helpline is the sole secure, confidential, and anonymous crisis support service specially designed for members of the Department of Defense community affected by sexual assault.

Need help?

Call 877-995-5247 to be connected with a trained, confidential
Safe Helpline staff member, 24/7.

DSN users can call Safe Helpline by dialing 877-995-5247.

For those unable to call toll-free or DSN, call 202-540-5962.

OCONUS Service members can call the Telephone Helpline for free from
anywhere in the world by using Voice over IP (VoIP) technology from
theSafe Helpline App.

Online Helpline

Need help?

Visitonline.safehelpline.org or download the Safe Helpline
app to chat one-on-one with a trained Safe Helpline staff member
through an anonymous, secure instant-messaging format 24/7.

How can the Online Helpline help me?

You can chat one-on-one with a Safe Helpline staff member
to access a range of support services including:

• Anonymous, confidential, crisis intervention services
• Emotional support
• Referrals to both military and civilian resources in your area— sexual assault response coordinators (SARCs)/sexual assault prevention and response victim advocates (SAPR VAs), Chaplain, Legal, Medical/Behavioral health care services, military police, Veterans Crisis Line, local civilian sexual assault service providers, and many others.
• Information on military-specific policies, such as reporting options (Restricted and Unrestricted)
• Information for family and friends of survivors
• Information for leadership

Safe Helpline App

What is the Safe Helpline app?

      

The Safe Helpline app is a free mobile resource created to meet the unique needs of members of the Department of Defense community affected by sexual assault. By downloading the app, you can access 24/7 support through Safe Helpline’s Telephone and Online Helplines, get information and resources to help address the short- and long-term effects of sexual assault, as well as practical exercises, to help you manage your self-care. We also recognize that for many survivors stationed outside of the United States (OCONUS) additional limitations may arise when accessing resources, which is why the Safe Helpline app has been designed to give survivors access to a variety of support services and self-care exercises in a free, and convenient way.

How can the Safe Helpline app help me?

We’ve designed the app to give you a way to access any resource within the app directly from the home screen.

Chat: Access one-on-one support through the Online Helpline, 24/7 and chat directly with a Safe Helpline staff member.

Call: Connect directly to a Safe Helpline staff member for one-on-one support through the Telephone Helpline, 24/7. You can choose to make the call using Voice over IP (VoIP) or by using your cellular data. Using VoIP might be a good option for Service members who are OCONUS and may not have access to cellular service in their current location.

Learn: Within this section of the Safe Helpline app, you can access our self-paced educational programs to learn how to address the effects of sexual assault, how to support a survivor and ways Safe Helpline can support you or someone you know. All of these education programs can be completed anonymously by the user. You’ll also be able to access scenarios to give you tangible ways to step-in and support others.

Self-Care: The app allows you to easily create and use a customized self-care plan with specially designed self-care exercises. Once downloaded, you can come back to view your plan and exercises at any time, even without an Internet connection.

How do the self-care plans work?

The self-care plan is created by answering a series of six questions designed to help you focus and identify how you are feeling at that moment. Questions are answered on a sliding scale of zero (never) to five (always), and the app will recommend different exercises based on your responses. There are no “good” or “bad” answers to these questions, and responses can vary from day to day, depending on how you are feeling.

Once you’ve answered the questions on the plan, the app will suggest self-care exercises. The exercises include:

• Guided breathing
• Guided muscle relaxation
• Imagining yourself at the beach
• Focusing on the present
• Soothing sounds, such as sounds of the forest and sounds of rain falling

We recognize the importance of keeping your information safe, so we’ve also set up a security feature that allows you to lock your self-care plans behind a privacy wall using a 6-digit pin of your choosing.

Journaling:

The Safe Helpline app allows you to journal directly in the app with weekly prompts. Taking some time out of your week to journal can give you a moment for reflection and an opportunity for self-care. You can also choose to skip any prompts or just write freely depending on how you are feeling. Some of the questions include:

• When do you feel the most energized?
• What do you want to let go of this week?
• What are three things that you would do if you weren’t afraid?

Like the self-care plans, the journal entries you save are protected by a privacy wall and will allow you to lock your information behind a 6-digit pin of your choosing. You can also access and refer back to your journal without an Internet connection.

Coloring Book:

Sometimes focusing on a mindless activity can help you process difficult emotions and be grounded in the present.  To help with this, another self-care activity available on the app is a collection of six designs, ranging from easy to difficult, that allow you to paint or color your own works of art.

How is the Safe Helpline app secure, and is activity on the app traceable by third parties?

As with all Safe Helpline services, your privacy is of utmost importance, and the technology behind the Safe Helpline app was created by RAINN to protect your safety and anonymity by ensuring that no personally identifiable information (PII) is collected.

The following precautions have been implemented to protect your privacy when using the app:

• The app does not require an email address or any of your contact information when it is initially downloaded.
• You have the ability to set up a pin code to protect the information you record in the self-care plans, the journal, and completed coloring book designs.
• No information on how you use the app is ever collected or shared by Safe Helpline. This includes how often you use the app, who uses the app, or where you use the app.
• If you are concerned that someone may be able to access the app, you can delete all journal entries, self-care plans, and completed coloring books by simply deleting the app.

While Safe Helpline has taken the steps outlined above to help increase the safety and anonymity of Safe Helpline app users, please remember that if you are using the app on a DoD or other work-related device, your employer may be able to track your usage of this app. In addition, similarly to a paper journal, Safe Helpline app journal entries may be admissible during court proceedings.

REPORT RETALIATION

Military Feedback Form

If you have questions, comments, or complaints about the services on your installation/base or provided by a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), victim advocate or other military staff or personnel, please use this feedback form. You can submit the form anonymously if you prefer. The information you provide on this form will be forwarded to the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO).

Retaliation

If you believe you have experienced or witnessed retaliation in any form from a peer, supervisor, or someone in your chain of command following a report of sexual assault, you can share the retaliation allegations with SAPRO using this form.

If you would like to submit a retaliation report, please report directly to the Department of Defense Inspector General (DoD IG) here.

For members of the Coast Guard who have experienced retaliation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) IG will accept retaliation complaints as falling within the scope of their responsibilities for Whistleblower protection. Coast Guard Members who have experienced retaliation can contact the DHS IG by calling 1-800-323-8603 (toll-free) or access the Allegation Form online.

Retaliation Reporting Options to learn more about how to report relation and your options : https://www.safehelpline.org/reporting-option

RESOURCE LINKS

 

For Responders

For Leadership

For Supporters of Survivors

For Service Members Leaving the Military

For Survivors

 

Give an Hour

Virtual Peer Support Groups

About

Give an Hour offers free, confidential, trauma-informed support. This posting includes weekly virtual peer support groups plus on-demand resources.

Peer Support page:

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/peersupport/

Weekly schedule source (PDF):

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/wp-content/uploads/Peer-Support-Weekly-Schedule-2.pdf

Live Weekly Peer Support Groups

All groups below are peer-centered and facilitated in virtual format. Default session duration used for accounting: 1.00 hr per meeting unless otherwise specified.

Veteran Caregivers

Day & Time (PST): Mondays — 4:00 PM

Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated

Format: Virtual

Primary Focus: caregiving stress; military/veteran families

Facilitator: Tracy Sahleen

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Military/Veterans

Day & Time (PST): Mondays — 5:00 PM

Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated

Format: Virtual

Primary Focus: military & veteran peer support

Facilitator: Chris Garcia

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Financial Fraud Survivors

Day & Time (PST): Tuesdays — 4:00 PM

Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated

Format: Virtual

Primary Focus: financial fraud recovery support

Facilitator: Victoria Armas

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Interpersonal Violence (IPV)

Day & Time (PST): Tuesdays — 5:00 PM

Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated

Format: Virtual

Primary Focus: interpersonal violence support

Facilitator: Aliza Nichols

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Returning Citizens / Justice-Impacted

Day & Time (PST): Tuesdays — 5:00 PM

Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated

Format: Virtual

Primary Focus: reentry, justice involvement, stabilization

Facilitator: Michael Brewster, Jr.

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Veteran Caregivers

Day & Time (PST): Wednesdays — 4:00 PM

Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated

Format: Virtual

Primary Focus: caregiving stress; military/veteran families

Facilitator: Tracy Sahleen

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Military/Veterans

Day & Time (PST): Wednesdays — 5:00 PM

Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated

Format: Virtual

Primary Focus: military & veteran peer support

Facilitator: Rebekah Edmondson

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Military/Veterans Spouses & Loved Ones

Day & Time (PST): Thursdays — 11:00 AM

Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated

Format: Virtual

Primary Focus: family & partner support

Facilitator: Jillian Ryan

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Veterans | Female

Day & Time (PST): Thursdays — 12:00 PM

Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated

Format: Virtual

Primary Focus: women veterans peer support

Facilitator: Diana Graham

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Financial Fraud Survivors

Day & Time (PST): Thursdays — 4:00 PM

Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated

Format: Virtual

Primary Focus: financial fraud recovery support

Facilitator: Victoria Armas

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Financial Fraud Loved Ones/Allies

Day & Time (PST): Thursdays — 4:00 PM

Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated

Format: Virtual

Primary Focus: support for families/allies affected by fraud

Facilitator: Terra Melson

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

On-Demand Resources

On-demand items are listed as On-Demand and included in the Date & Hours tables using the default duration rule (1.00 hr per item per day) unless overridden.

Give an Hour Registration (On-Demand)

Peer Support: Peer-centered (self-guided resource)

Format: On-Demand

Primary Focus: registration + intake

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/registration

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Tools & Training (On-Demand)

Peer Support: Peer-centered (self-guided resource)

Format: On-Demand

Primary Focus: self-guided tools and training

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/tools/#training

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

Give an Hour Intake Form (Qualtrics) (On-Demand)

Peer Support: Peer-centered (self-guided resource)

Format: On-Demand

Primary Focus: intake form

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aV4yBTUDUQjhwTc

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

RARE Series Orientation Packet (PDF) (On-Demand)

Peer Support: Peer-centered (self-guided resource)

Format: On-Demand

Primary Focus: orientation packet

Registration Link: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/wp-content/uploads/RARE-SERIES-ORIENTATION-PACKET-2025-3.pdf

Provider Website: Visit link

https://giveanhour.org/

SMART RECOVERY 

Online Support Meetings & On-Demand Resources

Self-Management and Recovery Training ·  Science-Based  ·  Stigma-Free  ·  Secular

“Helping people gain independence from any problematic addictive behavior — through self-empowerment, science, and community.”

SMART Recovery Online Meetings

Free Online Meetings Available Every Day of the Week — Find Yours in Seconds

SMART Recovery offers over 290 free, confidential online and hybrid support meetings within the United States seven days a week, with additional meetings available in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and more than 20 other countries worldwide. Meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers and guided by evidence-based tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). No labels, no steps, no higher power required — just practical tools and real mutual support.

Use the SMART Recovery Meeting Finder (SMARTfinder) to search by program type, audience, day of the week, and language. Meeting start times are automatically displayed in your local time zone. All meetings are open, free, and require no registration.

International meetings also available: Canada  ·  Australia  ·  United Kingdom  ·  Rest of World

SMART Recovery Podcast — On-Demand Audio

165 Free Episodes · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week

Explore more than 165 free podcast episodes featuring researchers, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, and people with lived experience. Topics include medication-assisted recovery, psychedelic-assisted therapy, family recovery, problem gambling, BIPOC community support, veteran recovery, and the science behind behavior change. New episodes are published regularly. No account required — listen anytime, anywhere.

Listen free at SMART Recovery Podcast · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

SMART Recovery YouTube Channel — On-Demand Video Library

240 Free Videos · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week

The SMART Recovery YouTube channel features more than 240 free on-demand videos including facilitator training tips, recovery tool demonstrations, personal recovery stories, recorded webinars, and educational content for individuals and families. All content is publicly accessible with no login or membership required.

Watch free at SMART Recovery YouTube Channel · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

Additional Resources

SMART Recovery Main Website — Main website with program information, tools, and meeting resources.

SMART Recovery 4-Point Program Toolbox — Free worksheets and CBT-based tools supporting all four points of the recovery program.

SMART Recovery Family & Friends Program — Dedicated resources, meetings, and tools for family members and loved ones.

SMART Recovery Frequently Asked Questions — Answers about how SMART works, who it is for, and meeting verifications.

SMART Recovery International — Global Meetings — Locate meetings in countries worldwide.

About SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery — Self-Management and Recovery Training — is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1994, with more than 30 years of experience helping people gain independence from addictive behaviors. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through a self-empowering, science-informed approach to recovery. Recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Academy of Family Physicians, and other leading health authorities, SMART helps more than one million people each year through free meetings held in over 20 countries.

DISCLAIMER: Information is solely shared as a courtesy. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health or substance use emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Seek guidance from a qualified medical or mental health professional for personalized care