Wellness Resources
Depression Treatment for Veterans
Depression is a serious illness, but this common mental health problem is also highly treatable. Learn how to access depression health services through the VA, as well as through the other links provided below.
Talley Center for Counseling Services. The Talley Center for Counseling Services provides individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric services, referrals, and case management services for full-time undergraduate UMW students. Transitioning to college life after military service can be a challenging experience. Counselors at the Counseling Center can provide confidential support as you transition to becoming a student at UMW. Licensed mental health clinicians are also available for consultation and crisis intervention. To initiate services at the counseling center, please visit the office located in Lee Hall, Room 106, or call (540) 654-1053.
Afterdeployment.org
This site is an excellent resource for recognizing, assessing and coping with common problems/difficulties following deployment.
AMVETS. Organization provides support to disabled, wounded and at-risk veterans.
Wounded Warrior Project – The Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to the total well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their families.
Wounded Warrior Project – Mental Health and Wellness
How do I talk to someone right now?
Find out how to get support anytime, day or night.
If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with a qualified VA Veterans Crisis Line responder for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.
To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime, day or night:
- Call 988 and select 1.
- Start a confidential chat.
- Text 838255.
- For TTY, call 711 then 988.
You can also:
- Call 911.
- Go to the nearest emergency room.
- Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn’t matter what your discharge status is or if you’re enrolled in VA health care.
Find your nearest VA medical center
What services does VA provide for depression?
VA offers treatments such as:
- Medicine proven to help treat depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and other related problems
- Psychotherapy (also called “talk therapy”) to help treat depression. These sessions may include learning new behaviors (like exercise and relaxation), help resolving relationship problems, and more.
VA National Homeless Hotline – 1-877-424-3838
Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends, and supporters—can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who Can Call:
- Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Family members, friends, and supporters calling on behalf of Veterans
- VA Medical Centers and other VA facilities and staff
- Federal, state, and local partners
- Community agencies and providers who serve Veterans who are homeless
What Happens When Veterans Make the Call
- A trained VA staff member asks a few questions to find out what you need.
- Then, you’re connected to the nearest VA staff person who can help
What Happens When Others Make the Call
- Family members and non-VA providers receive information about available homeless programs and services
- They can keep their information confidential or leave contact information so staff can follow up.
