Network of Support
When you experience emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, the Hope Line provides you with the support you’ve earned.
We understand our ability to reach Veterans in crisis depends on partnerships with community-based groups and individuals who have direct contact with Veterans everyday.
We are ensuring all Veterans and their families and friends are aware of the help and the vital service our specially trained staff provides.
We want to help Veterans by:
- Making sure you know and your families and friends are aware of the confidential Veterans Crisis Line, online chat, text messaging service, and local resources.
- Distributing Veterans Crisis Line materials to Veterans and their loved ones.
- Displaying an online ad on our website.
- Hosting Support Events.
Supporting Veterans
We support you with:
- Provided linkages to emergency clinical services.
- Linkages to the Heal coalition of coke for support and welcoming centers.
- Access to aid with housing issues.
- Linkages to financial counseling as needed.
- Linkages for aid to daily support for physical needs.
Know the Signs!
Sometimes, a crisis may involve thoughts of suicide. Learn to recognize these warning signs:
- Hopelessness, feeling like there’s no way out
- Anxiety, agitation, sleeplessness, or mood swings
- Feeling like there is no reason to live
- Rage or anger
- Engaging in risky activities without thinking
- Increasing alcohol or drug abuse
- Withdrawing from family and friends
The presence of the following signs requires immediate attention:
- Thinking about hurting or killing yourself
- Looking for ways to kill yourself
- Talking about death, dying, or suicide
- Self-destructive behavior such as drug abuse, weapons, etc
Confidential crisis help for Veterans and their families
Local Veterans Crisis Line
(504) 343-4034
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
401 WHITNEY AVENUE,
SUITE 603,
Gretna, LA 70056
SUITE 603,
Gretna, LA 70056
If you need help, CALL: (504) 343-4034
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