Resources
How We Choose What's Here
Every resource on this page is here for one reason: it can help you. Before anything is listed, our team verifies that it comes from a credible source, that it's free to use, and that it supports the wellness of service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. We review this page regularly so that when you reach for something here, it works. If a resource ever falls short, let us know and we'll look into it.
Military & Veteran Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The resources and information provided information on understanding the background, history, funding opportunities, and implementation resources for strengthening suicide prevention and mental health crisis services. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
Peer support and mentoring.
Centerstone’s Military Services
Provides access to mental health services for veterans, military families, active duty, National Guard, and Reserves. Services are available in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
DAV
Providing free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies of government.
Download VA’s Self-Help Apps
Tools to help deal with common reactions like stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time.
Drug Rehab USA
Veterans are at considerably higher risk for substance use than civilians and even active military personnel. You served our country for years, and deserve the best care possible for the mental health and substance abuse issues you experienced as a result of your service.
Military OneSource
This is a free support that connects veterans and their families with a variety of resources, including those for mental health, substance abuse, and suicide.
Military Spouse Jobs
To expand employment opportunities for military spouses & dependents through one-on-one employment placement assistance, focused on the use of gap skills training and targeted resume and interview assistance, LinkedIn optimization, and connections to employer partners in order to create a smoother transition process.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Request a Peer Mentor.
Together We Served
Find your battle buddies through unit pages.
VA Caregiver Support Line
Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 5PM ET)
Vet Centers
Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you below. Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans.
VA Helplines
Helplines are available for homeless veterans, women, veterans in crisis, war vets, and friends and family members of veterans.
VA Women Veterans Call Center
Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 6:30PM ET)
VetJobs
To expand employment opportunities for service members and veterans through one-on-one employment placement assistance, focused on gap skills training, targeted resume and interview assistance, LinkedIn optimization, and connections to employer partners to create a smoother transition process.
Vets4Warriors
Call 855-838-8255 - Vets4Warriors is the nation’s leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans. We provide immediate, confidential, ongoing support to every member of the US military community.
Home Base Program
Connect to Care at Home Base
First Responder Resources
Copline – Law Enforcement Only
1-800-267-5463 A confidential helpline for members of US law enforcement. Their website also has additional information on help and resources.
Crisis Text Line
A service that allows people in crisis to speak with a trained crisis counselor by texting “Start” or “Help” to 741-741.
First Responder Resource Hub
This all-inclusive collection of informational resources for first responders can be filtered or viewed by tag, audience type, or category of post.
Resource Disclaimer
The Robert Irvine Foundation provides links to external resources for informational and educational purposes only. Inclusion of a resource on this website does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of the organization, its services, or the accuracy of its content.
The Robert Irvine Foundation does not control, maintain, or assume responsibility for external websites, programs, services, or materials provided by third parties. Information may change without notice, and users are encouraged to verify information directly with the originating organization.
The Robert Irvine Foundation is not a healthcare provider, mental health provider, legal advisor, or financial advisor. Individuals experiencing a medical or mental health emergency should call 911, contact the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1, or seek immediate assistance from qualified professionals.