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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.

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Support for Health Care Providers

Health care providers, both inside and outside of the VA health care system, can play an essential role in helping America’s Veterans access the mental health support they’ve earned. Explore this VA site to learn about the mental health issues that Veterans may face and access VA clinical training and resources. By using VA’s training and resources, you can enhance your delivery of health care and ultimately improve Veterans’ health and well-being. 
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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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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. Explore more information on additional programs and campaigns.

 
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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. If you have hearing loss, call TTY: Dial 711 then dial 988.

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