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Emergency & Crisis Resources for Veterans
If you landed on this page, it's because someone thought enough of you to pass along a Battle Buddy Card.
A friend gave you this card because they care about you. If you're dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, or simply feeling stuck, support is available.
If you do not want to get help through Foxhole Health, that's okay. What's important is that YOU get the support you need.
YOU are important. YOUR mental health is important.
If Foxhole Health is not the right fit, we are happy to help connect you with another therapist, psychiatric provider, or mental health resource.
But PLEASE ask for help.
The contact form on this page only requires an email address so we can respond to you. We do not need your name. If you reach out, we can provide information about mental health resources in your area. Unless you tell us otherwise, we will assume you are located in the Des Moines area.
Asking for help is not weakness. It takes courage to reach out when things are difficult.
No one fights alone.
If you are in immediate crisis, call 911, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255.
If You Are in Immediate Danger
If you are thinking about harming yourself, believe someone else is in immediate danger, or have a medical emergency:
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Call 911
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Go to the nearest Emergency Department
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Do not stay alone if you are at risk of harming yourself
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Veterans Crisis Line (24/7)
The Veterans Crisis Line is available to all veterans, service members, National Guard members, Reserve members, and those who support them. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.
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Call: 988 and Press 1
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Text: 838255
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Chat online with the Veterans Crisis Line
Support is confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crisis Text Line (24/7)
For text-based support from a trained crisis counselor:
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Text HOME to 741741
Central Iowa Veterans Resources
VA Central Iowa Health Care System
Des Moines VA Medical Center
3600 30th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310
Services include:
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Mental health treatment
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Suicide prevention services
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Crisis intervention
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Substance use treatment
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PTSD treatment
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)
The 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, or thoughts of suicide.
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Call or Text: 988
You do not need to wait until a situation becomes an emergency to seek help.
Support for Family Members and Friends
If you are concerned about a veteran in your life:
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Contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, Press 1
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Text 838255
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Call 911 if there is an immediate risk to safety