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Resources for Clinicians

Clinicians can use Make the Connection as a tool to engage with Veterans or their family members who may be reluctant to seek support.

Additional Resources

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Community Provider Toolkit

This VA site features key tools to support the mental health services you provide to Veterans. You can find information on connecting with VA and understanding military culture and experience, as well as tools for working with a variety of mental health conditions.
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MIRECCs

VA’s many regional Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers (MIRECCs) generate new knowledge insights about the causes and treatments of mental disorders, apply new findings to model clinical programs, and widely disseminate new findings through education to improve Veterans’ mental health and quality of life.

 
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www.MentalHealth.va.gov

VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options, and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters, and the general public. You can find more information on additional programs and campaigns from the office online.

 
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Veterans Crisis Line

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves. Free support is confidential and available 24/7. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat here or text 838255.

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