
Veterans Support
The Veterans Crisis Line is available to Veterans and their supporters 24/7. Through a powerful Veteran-to-Veteran message, this video encourages Veterans to call when they go through a difficult time and need somebody to listen. “You Are Not Alone” features actual Veterans talking about why they would call or refer their Veteran friends to the Veterans Crisis Line.
Women of all ages, backgrounds, and branches have served honorably in our military. As Veterans, they continue to serve their communities across the country. While supporting others is something they've been trained to do, some may not know where to turn when times get tough. This PSA highlights the support and resources that women Veterans deserve.
1. Veterans Affairs Resources
◦ St. Louis VA Health Care System: VA St Louis health care | Veterans Affairs
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Address: 915 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63106-1621
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Main Phone: 314-652-4100
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Mental Health Care: Contact via main phone number
◦ Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center: VA Tuscaloosa health care | Veterans Affairs
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Address: 3701 Loop Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-5099
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Main Phone: 205-554-2000
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Mental Health Care: 205-554-2000, ext. 3098
◦ Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County, IL:
Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County
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Address: 19 Public Square, Suite 300, Belleville, IL 62220
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Phone: 618-277-0040
2. Veterans' Support Groups
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Women Veterans of the St. Louis Area:
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Provides peer support and resources for women veterans in the St. Louis area
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Tuscaloosa Women Veterans Support Group:
https:// www.tuscaloosawomenveterans.org/
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Offers support and community for women veterans in Tuscaloosa County
3. Mental Health & Crisis Support
• Family Guidance Center – Child Care Financial Assistance
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Phone: Dial 988 and press 1
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Text: 838255
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Chat: Available online
• VA Mental Health Services: VA.gov | Veterans Affairs
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Access a range of mental health resources, including counseling and crisis intervention.
4. Homelessness Prevention & Housing Assistance
• Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF):
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Contact: SSVF@voase.org or 205-945-7172
• HUD-VASH Program:
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Combines HUD's Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with VA-provided case management and clinical services
• National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: VA.gov | Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)