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Treatment for Substance Use

Substance use disorder can be treated with medication and counseling. Explore options available at VA.

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Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Don't wait. Reach out.

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Keep your current mental health appointments. VA offers video and phone telemental health options.

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VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options, and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters, and the general public. Explore the pages below to learn more about a specific mental health topic or to find information specifically tailored to your needs.

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VA provides support for a variety of mental health conditions and other challenges. Each of these pages includes resources, information on treatment options, and more.

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Telehealth Therapy

For Daniel, Don, and Jennifer, convenient video counseling made it easier to put their health first. Learn how VA telehealth services helped these Veterans connect with their treatment providers. View More Stories On Make the Connection

Firearm Safety

VA encourages Veterans, Service members, and their families to make sure guns are safely secured, especially in times of crisis. Read more about Lethal Means

Mental Health Updates

Explore the latest mental health news, resources, and real-life stories of mental health recovery.

Suicide Prevention Grants

The SSG Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program enables VA to support community-based suicide prevention efforts.

Substance Use Disorder

Substance use disorder causes difficulty controlling the use of alcohol, drugs and other substances. Learn about its symptoms.

Stimulant Use Disorder Support

VA offers proven, evidence-based therapies to treat Veterans diagnosed with stimulant use disorder. Explore options and resources.

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