Never Fight Alone - Veterans Day 2021 · 3:30am Nov 12th, 2021

This Veterans Day may be especially hard on some veterans because of recent tragic events in Afghanistan. If you have veterans in your life, especially combat veterans or those whose fellow soldiers saw combat, please reach out. You don't even need to talk about anything serious if that's not something they need - just be there.

If you know a veteran who needs assistance in some capacity (as all of us do at times, veterans or not), or if you want to contribute to organizations which help veterans, see below.

Never Fight Alone

Life is full of challenges, so, veteran or not, always remember the soldier's advice to Never Fight Alone. Be the sort of person who others can lean on, and be strong enough to lean on others.

To all our veterans, thank you for facing the dangers of our world so others can live in peace. We owe you a debt that cannot be paid.

Mighty Oaks - Resiliency, Marriage help, aftercare program, and other resources. Saving Lives, restoring families, changing legacies.
MakeTheConnection.net - information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.
Independence Fund - empowering our nation’s catastrophically wounded, injured, or ill Veterans to overcome physical, mental, and emotional wounds incurred in the line of duty. Helping both Veterans and their families
Warrior's Heart - Strength through healing.
RallyPoint - Talk to other Veterans online. Discuss: What are your feelings as the Taliban reclaim Afghanistan after 20 years of US involvement?
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) - Request a Peer Mentor VA Women Veterans Call Center - Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 6:30PM ET)
Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you. Download VA's self-help apps - Tools to help deal with common reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety.
VA Caregiver Support Line - Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 5PM ET)
Together We Served -Find your battle buddies through unit pages George W. Bush Institute - Need help or want to talk? Check In or call:1-630-522-4904 or email: checkin@veteranwellnessalliance.org
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes
American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network - Peer Support and Mentoring Team Red, White & Blue - Hundreds of events weekly. Find a chapter in your area.
Student Veterans of America - Find a campus chapter to connect with.
Team Rubicon - Find a local support squad.