Immediate Support
There are many resources and tools to help individuals and families with managing their mental health. If you or someone you know is in crisis:
Emergency Services
Call 911 if you feel you or someone else is in immediate danger.
Military Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, or text 838255.
Overseas Options
Call or chat online from anywhere in the world.
Mental Health Resources
Supporting a Teammate
If you notice a teammate struggling, here's how you can help:
- Start a private conversation: Let them know you’re concerned and available to listen without judgment. Show empathy and create a safe space for them to share. Sometimes, simply listening and validating their feelings can make a significant difference.
- Encourage professional help: Suggest they consider speaking with a Military and Family Life Counselor or a mental health professional. Reassure them that seeking help is a sign of strength.
- Emphasize confidentiality: Remind them that many resources offer confidential support.
- Offer resource suggestions: Share information about financial counseling, behavioral health, the Employee Assistance Program, or chaplain services.
- Promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Remind them that immediate help is available 24/7 by calling, texting, or chatting 988.
- Follow up: Check in with your teammate regularly to see how they are doing and offer ongoing support.
- Be brave: Don’t be afraid to alert their chain of command, family, or someone else in a position to influence them to seek help.
