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You Are Not Alone
Help is available for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, families, and friends facing a crisis, trauma-related stress, depression, anxiety, or overwhelming pain.
Veterans in crisis or those concerned about a Veteran can receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day. Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or use the Veterans Crisis Line online chat.
It Is Okay to Ask for Help
After trauma, people may feel frightened, anxious, angry, sad, numb, detached, unable to concentrate, or constantly on guard. These reactions are common and are not signs of weakness.
Many trauma reactions improve with time. When symptoms continue, cause significant distress, or interfere with work, relationships, sleep, or daily life, a qualified health professional can help assess what is happening and discuss treatment options.
Peer connection can reduce isolation, but it does not replace emergency response, professional assessment, counseling, or medical treatment. Reaching out is a strong and practical step.
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans in crisis or those concerned about a Veteran can receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day. Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or use the Veterans Crisis Line online chat.
Call
Dial 988 and press 1
Speak with a qualified responder trained to support Veterans, service members, and their loved ones.
Dial 988, Then Press 1Text
838255
Start a confidential text conversation with a Veterans Crisis Line responder. Carrier messaging or data rates may apply.
Text 838255Online Chat
Confidential chat
Use the official Veterans Crisis Line website to connect online with a caring VA responder.
Start Confidential ChatConnection Matters
Veteran-to-Veteran Support
Sometimes it helps to speak with someone who understands military service and the challenges Veterans may face after returning home.
Buddy Check
Stay connected with a fellow Veteran through a phone call, a message, or a visit. Use our Buddy Check page for guidance on reaching out, listening, and connecting Veterans with support. Peer support is not emergency or clinical treatment.
Support for Families and Friends
Family members and friends may contact the Veterans Crisis Line when concerned about a Veteran or service member. Ask directly about safety, listen without judgment, and seek emergency help when danger is immediate.
Continuing Care
Official VA Support and Treatment Resources
These official VA resources can help Veterans and families learn about trauma reactions, find counseling, and locate continuing mental-health support.
PTSD Information and Help
Learn about common trauma reactions, effective treatments, self-help tools, and ways Veterans can obtain care.
Explore VA PTSD HelpFind a Vet Center
Locate community-based readjustment counseling and support for eligible Veterans, service members, and families.
Find Vet Center SupportFind Local VA Mental-Health Care
Use official VA tools to locate nearby mental-health, medical, and counseling services.
Find Local VA CareClark County Veterans Assistance Center
The Clark County Veterans Assistance Center provides a welcoming local environment where Clark County Veterans and their families can seek help connecting with benefits, claims assistance, financial aid, food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and other basic-needs resources.
Contact Information
Clark County Veterans Assistance Center
907 Harney Street, Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone: (360) 693-7030
Email: ccvac@ccvac.net
Center Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Veterans Assistance Fund
Phone: (564) 397-8478
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The fund may be unable to accommodate arrivals after 2:30 p.m. Call before visiting to confirm current requirements and availability.
Please Make the Call
Veterans in crisis or those concerned about a Veteran can receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day. Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or use the Veterans Crisis Line online chat.
This page provides general educational and resource information. It does not provide emergency response, diagnosis, psychotherapy, medical treatment, or individualized clinical advice.
