Mental Health Resources

Serving those who have served

Crisis Help Lines

  • Veterans Crisis Line – 24/7 confidential support. Dial ‘988’ , then Press ‘1’. OR Text/Chat via 838255.

  • For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | Ca – Supports for veterans, military service members, and families. 

    Crisis Text line: text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support. NAMI Help Line: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) M-F, 7am – 3pm PT

Statewide / National Supports & Groups

  • MakeTheConnection.net - Information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.

  • Military One Source – Free service by DOD to assist with education, relocation, parenting, and mental health issues.

  • Mission Reconnect – Wellness training for Veterans and their partners. Using mind and body therapies to support physical, mental, and relationship health.

  • Naval Base Ventura County – Call 1-805-982-5037. Offers a wide range of services to include confidential no-cost counseling, support groups, and more.

  • National Veterans Foundation – Serves the crisis management, information, and referral needs of all U.S. Veterans and their families.

  • Lifeline for Vets – Call 1-888-777-4443 to reach another veteran who understands your experience, and who you can trust. Provides counseling, job board, training , and a wide range of other resources.

  • Real Warriors – Promotes building resilience, facilitating recovery, and supporting reintegration of service members, veterans, and their families.

  • The Veteran Mentor Project, Inc. – Enhances military veterans transition from service to civilian life; offers coaching, guidance, and mentorship.

  • Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)  - Offers community workshops, women’s and men’s individual programs, as well as groups, workshops, seminars, social events, and sports through Team TAPS. Peer Mentors have experienced a military loss and understand your grief journey. Request a Mentor.

  • Ventura County Military Collaborative – Offers a variety of free programs including legal and employment resources.

  • Vet Centers - Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you. Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 

  • Veterans Wellness Alliance – Connect to Care is for veterans, service members, and their families.  Connect with a licensed professional who can help.

  • Vets 4 Warriors – Call 855-838-8255 -- 24/7 for confidential, stigma free peer support by veterans with shared life experiences. Online chat available.

  • Vets Prevail – By Vets, for Vets. Online anonymous counseling from fellow Vets and interactive training for a wide range of issues.

  • Wounded Warrior Project – Offers interactive programs, mental health workshops, and a broad offering of professional services and long-term rehabilitative care.

VA Support & Resources

Other Vets Resources

  • Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes - Raises awareness of the issues military & veteran caregivers confront every day, and to inspire businesses, communities, and government leaders to take action in supporting military and veteran caregivers.

  • Patients Like Me – a community where you can learn from/talk with others who served in Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Student Veterans of America - Find a campus chapter to connect with.

  • Team Red, White & Blue -  Find a chapter in your area. Hundreds of events weekly. Team Rubicon - Find a local support squad.

  • Together We Served - The largest U.S. Military Directory. Find your battle buddies today through this secure virtual base.

  • Warrior Rising - Veteran Entrepreneurship and instruction that builds on military training and experience to become a successful entrepreneur.

  • U.S. Small Business Administration – Receive assistance in writing a business plan, choosing a structure, and funding your business.

Equine Therapy

horses

REINS of H.O.P.E.

ROH services the military-connected community with free mental health services. Service members are ‘hands-on’, and horses assist people in working through emotional barriers without judgment. Eight week sessions are provided at no cost to military personnel. Contact: 805-633-9199 or reinsofh.o.p.e.ojai@gmail.com

Getting Stable

H.O.O.V.E.S.

Horses Helping Heroes! - A ‘hands on’ organization that helps service men and women heal, regain control, and return to their lives. 5-day Healing Intensives are a unique experience for veterans, first responders, spouses or caregivers – free of charge. Sign up on the 2025 waitlist dates.

*Sanctuary and Healing Center are located in Ohio.