The following are resources available to veterans in need of assistance:
| Assistance Type | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Addiction Services | Provides Support Services for mental health issues. | 1-800-662-4357 |
| Homelessness | Assist with all issues pertaining to Homelessness. | 1-800-838-4357 |
| Emergency Fund | Provides Connecticut Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines with emergency temporary assistance with things such as but not limited to rent, utilities and certain medical expenses |
1-800-491-4941 http://www.alctssmf.org |
| Women Veterans' Health Care | Provides healthcare to female Veterans. | VA Call Center: 1-877-222-8387 Benefits: 1-800-827-1000 or www.vba.va.gov Health Care Group: www.publichealth.va.gov/womanshealth |
| Suicide Prevention Hotline | National hotline that connects individuals with mental health professionals. | 1-800-273-8255 |
| Crisis Hotline |
The Veterans Crisis Hotline connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline online chat, or text. |
1-800-273-8255 www.Veteranscrisisline.net |
| CT VA | Connecticut Department of Veteran's Affairs provides assistance and services that relate to veterans and their needs in Connecticut. |
1-866-928-8387 or www.ct.gov/ctva Newington.......860-594-6604 Norwich...........860-887-9162 Milford.............203-874-6711 Bridgeport........203-336-2570 Waterbury.........203-805-6340 |
| Stories of Recovery | Hear stories of recovery from Veterans. | http://www.maketheconnection.net/ |