Veteran in crisis or worried about one? Call 988, then press 1. Text 838255. If there is immediate danger, call 911.

Book section

Family, Caregivers, Survivors and Gold Star Families

The household needs help and the veteran may not be the one making the call.

Use official sources before you act. Vols4Vets.com updates links and plain routing details, but official agencies and providers control forms, eligibility, schedules, phone routing and deadlines.

Plain description

Readers whose situation fits this lane and helpers trying to make the first safe call.

Chapters in this section

  1. Family Support Without the Runaround
  2. Caregivers and the VA Caregiver Path
  3. Disabled Veterans and Adaptive Support
  4. Survivors, Dependents and Gold Star Families
  5. Lodging, Travel Help and Family Support Near Medical Care
  6. Established Veteran Service Organizations and Service Officers

When to come back

Come back when status, family needs, location, health coverage, money, housing or work changes.