Military Veteran Peer Network
The Military Veteran Peer Network is an affiliation of Service Members, Veterans and Family Members dedicated to establish comaraderie and trust with each other, identifying and vetting community resources and, collectively, contributing to the communities where they live.
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Hope Line
1 (800) 622-2255
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1 (800) 799-7233 (1-800-799-SAFE)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1 (800) 784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
Prevention Coalition
Addiction is a topic that hits close to home for all of us here at the Prevention Coalition. We hope the resources at these links will help those who may be struggling.
- Drugs of Abuse: Interactive Exploration of Drug Effects on the Body
- 20 Secret Signs of Addiction
- Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction
- Overdose Emergency: How to Identify One and What to Do
- 7 Tips for Mothers of Adult Addicts
- Addiction in the Waiting Room: How to Go to the Doctor in Sobriety
- 10 Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning of Sobriety
- Helping an Adult Family Member or Friend with a Drug or Alcohol Problem
- 13 Sobering Facts About Teen Substance Abuse
- Boundaries with Teens: How to Address Alcohol and Drug Issues
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This is a national database of alcohol and drug treatment providers.
Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN)
SWAN’s mission is to transform military culture by securing equal opportunity and freedom to serve without discrimination, harassment or assault; and to reform veterans’ services to ensure high quality health care and benefits for women veterans and their families.
The National Veterans Foundation Hotline
1 (888) 777-4443
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National (RAIN) Network – 1 (800) 656-4673 (24-Hour)
Connects caller to the nearest counseling center which provides counseling for rape, abuse, and incest victims.
Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
- Monitor and coordinate VA’s administration of health care and benefits services, and programs for women Veterans.
- Serve as an advocate for a cultural transformation (both within VA and in the general public) in recognizing the service and contributions of women Veterans and women in the military.
- Raise awareness of the responsibility to treat women Veterans with dignity and respect.