Get help from the Veterans Crisis Line 24/7Feelings of Depression
Feelings of depression can impact your life in many ways. Things like feeling exhausted or down, a change in your eating or sleeping habits, trouble concentrating, or having a hard time dealing with stress can all stem from feeling depressed.
Here are resources for Veterans experiencing feelings of depression.
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Find Local Resources4 Resources
- Find your Local VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved onesVisit
- Suicide Prevention Steps and ResourcesWarning signs, intervention steps, and evidence-based treatments or a loved one in crisisVisit
- Find VA LocationsSearch VA and in-network community care providers by your location and needsVisit
- Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)Search Vet Centers for counseling and outreach servicesVisit
Mental Health7 Resources
- Depression OverviewSigns, symptoms, and self-assessment for depressionVisit
- Depression TreatmentDepression treatment options and local or telehealth mental health specialistsVisit
- Mental Health Support, Topics, and ResourcesMental health resources by topic and support near youVisit
- About Depression (Make the Connection)Self-help tools and VA resources to treat depressionVisit
- About Stress and Anxiety (Make the Connection)Self-help tools and VA resources to manage stress and anxietyVisit
- VA Mobile: Mental Health AppsVariety of free VA mobile apps to help with insomnia, anger management, relationships, and moreVisit
LGBTQ+ Veterans3 Resources
- LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator FacilitiesDirectory of local LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator facilitiesVisit
- LGBTQ+ Veterans Mental Health ResourcesMental health resources for LGBTQ+ VeteransVisit
- Sharing LGBTQ+ Identity with Providers (Make the Connection)Resources and support for LGBTQ+ Veterans navigating their health careVisit
Secure Storage1 Resource
Relationships3 Resources
- Loss of Interest or Pleasure (Make the Connection)Self-help tools and VA resources to connect with careVisit
- Social Withdrawal and Isolation (Make the Connection)Self-help tools and VA resources to help if you are experiencing social withdrawalVisit
- Relationship Problems (Make the Connection)Self-help tools and VA resources to help you improve relationshipsVisit
Sleep Problems3 Resources
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)Free course (SleepEZ) to help manage insomniaVisit
- Path to Better Sleep ResourcesFree anonymous program to help you get better sleepVisit
- VA Mobile: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) CoachA mobile app to help teach Veterans how to improve their sleepVisit