Veterans Crisis Line
NationalIf you're a veteran in crisis, or worried about one, this free line connects you to caring, trained responders any hour of any day. You can call, text, or chat online — whatever feels easiest.
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Mental Health & PTSD Support for New England Veterans
Struggling with stress, sleep, anger, flashbacks, or grief after service is more common than people admit — and reaching out for help with it is a sign of strength, not weakness. Below are real counseling, PTSD, and crisis resources you can use today, whether or not you're enrolled in VA health care.
If you're in crisis right now
You don't have to wait for an appointment. Call 988, then press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255, or chat online at veteranscrisisline.net — any hour, any day, 24/7.
How we help
Sorting through counseling options, VA paperwork, and crisis lines is the last thing you should have to do alone while you're already struggling. That's where we come in.
We're a connector, not a provider. One confidential conversation — we listen, then we connect you to the right person for what you're carrying. No forms to decode, no runaround.
Public resources you can use today
Where to start
These are publicly available resources anyone can use — Veterans Resource Alliance is not affiliated with any of them. If you'd rather not sort through it all yourself, reach out and we'll do it with you.
VA Mental Health Services
NationalThe VA's main mental health page. It explains how to get help for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other struggles — including walking into any VA medical center any time, day or night, even without an appointment.
Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling Service)
NationalVet Centers are small, community-based counseling offices — not hospitals — for combat veterans and their families. They offer one-on-one, group, and family counseling for PTSD, trauma, and the stress of coming home, and you don't need to be signed up for VA health care to use them.
Manchester Vet Center
New HampshireThis is New Hampshire's own Vet Center, a short drive from Manchester, where you can talk to a counselor one-on-one or with your family about PTSD, anger, depression, or the transition home from service.
Manchester VA Medical Center — Mental Health Care
New HampshireThe full mental health department at the Manchester VA, offering therapy, medication management, and support for PTSD, depression, grief, anger, and military sexual trauma, with same-day help available.
Make the Connection
NationalA VA website where veterans and family members share real stories about facing PTSD, depression, and other struggles — a good place to start if you're not sure where to begin or want to hear from someone who's been there.
NAMI New Hampshire
New HampshireNew Hampshire's own mental health support and education organization. They run a free information and support phone line, plus local support groups, for anyone dealing with a mental health condition — including veterans and their families.
You don't have to carry this alone.
Whatever you're facing — sleepless nights, anger, flashbacks, grief — there's a way through it, and people ready to help you find it. Free and confidential.