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For immediate help, call 1-800-273-8255, then press 1.
The Crisis Line, mandated by the Joshua Omvig Veteran Suicide Prevention Act of 2007, provides immediate support to veterans, service members and their families. Click here to visit the Crisis Line website >
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for Veterans
IAVA RECOMMENDS THIS RESOURCESuicide prevention hotline for veteranshttp://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans/
National Resource Directory
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The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a website for connecting wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, and their families with those who support them. Find key contacts in the VA, DOD, and other partners.
https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/
Department of Veterans Affairs
IAVA RECOMMENDS THIS RESOURCE The VA's general inquiry website, with links to the crisis hotline, medical emergencies and information.
Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families is “committed to supporting one another through the unique challenges of military service and asking the larger civilian population to help as well, connecting military families regardless of rank, branch of service or physical location, and empowering military family members to create the best personal and family life possible for themselves.”
Gold Star Wives of America
“The primary mission of GSW is to provide service, support and friendship to the widows and widowers of military personnel who died on active duty or as the result of a service connected cause.”
NewGIBill.org
IAVA’s NewGIBill.org provides veterans, service members and their families with information about their New GI Bill benefits, including a benefit calculator, updates and answers to frequently asked questions.
Success Stories
IAVA has helped thousands of veterans. Here are some of their stories:

Meet the Press: The War's Toll on U.S. Troops
On Sunday, March 18th, IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff and…
IAVA Helps President Unveil Veterans Jobs Initiative
On August 5th, IAVA Member Veterans joined President Obama at the Navy Yard…

