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Feelings of Isolation

Feelings of isolation can impact your life in many ways. Things like avoiding people, work, or commitments, missing military camaraderie, or not caring about the things you used to can all stem from feeling alone.

Here are resources for Veterans experiencing feelings of isolation.

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Community Involvement2 Resources

  • Get Involved with the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement
    Information on VA volunteer opportunities and other ways to help
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  • VA Outreach Events
    Join an event for conversation and information near you or online
    Visit

Local Resources & Online Programs6 Resources

  • Find your Local VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator
    24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones
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  • Suicide Prevention Steps and Resources
    Warning signs, intervention steps, and evidence-based treatments or a loved one in crisis
    Visit
  • Find VA Locations
    Search VA and in-network community care providers by your location and needs
    Visit
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Facility Locator
    Confidentiality search for mental health or substance use disorder treatment facilities
    Visit
  • Readjustment Counseling
    Search Vet Centers for counseling and outreach services
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  • Coaching into Care
    Free call service for those wanting to help a Veteran in their life access mental health care
    Visit

LGBTQ+ Veterans3 Resources

  • LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Facilities
    Directory of local LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator facilities
    Visit
  • Sharing LGBTQ+ Identity with Providers
    Resources and support for LGBTQ+ Veterans navigating their health care
    Visit
  • LGBTQ+ Veterans Mental Health Resources
    Mental health resources for LGBTQ+ Veterans
    Visit

Women Veterans Health Care2 Resources

  • About Women Veterans Health Care
    Resources and services for women's health
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  • Women Veterans Call Center
    Navigate the VA with the Women Veterans Call Center
    Visit

Veterans of Color1 Resource

  • Center for Minority Veterans (CMV)
    Information on the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) and initiatives
    Visit

Mental Health5 Resources

  • Self-Check Quiz
    Anonymous quiz to learn if you are experiencing stress and/or depression
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  • Mental Health Veteran Resources
    VA resources to address mental health stressors and experiences
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  • Mental Health Self-Assessments
    Self-assessment to learn if your feelings and behaviors may be related to treatable conditions
    Visit
  • My Recovery Plan
    Explore this tool developed to help Veterans recovering from a mental health condition
    Visit
  • Depression Overview
    Signs and symptoms of depression
    Visit

Relationships2 Resources

  • Social Withdrawal and Isolation
    Self-help tools and VA resources to help if you are experiencing social withdrawal
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  • Loss of Interest or Pleasure
    Self-help tools and VA resources to connect with care
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Firearm Storage1 Resource

  • Firearm Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety
    Firearm and medication storage safety
    Visit

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