NAMI & Once A Soldier Here to Help
As part of our mission, we look to minimize the emotional scars of Veteran suicide. If you are looking for mental health care, we have partnered with NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Free for all, their services are great for Veteran families and kids.
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. We are proud to offer and endorse their free services for our Veteran families. We know they can help in the short and long term.
For Adults and Kids
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Home Front Pre-Register
NAMI Homefront is a free, 100% online, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.
Based on the nationally recognized NAMI Family-to-Family program, NAMI Homefront is designed to address the unique needs of family, caregivers and friends of those who have served or are currently serving our country. The program is taught by trained family members of service members/veterans with mental health conditions.
Basics On Demand Registration
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Lift the Burden of Veteran Suicide
Your $20 gift helps pay off the family’s funeral bills. Not all families need help. Ours do.
ABOUT NAMI MENTAL HEALTH AND THEIR FREE HELP
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., ET.
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) provides information on prevention, treatment and symptoms of anxiety, depression and related conditions (240-485-1001)
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) provides information and referrals on ADHD, including local support groups (800-233-4050)
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) provides information on bipolar disorder and depression, offers in-person and online support groups and forums (800-826-3632)
- International OCD Foundation provides information on OCD and treatment referrals (617-973-5801)
- National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) provides up-to-date, reliable and evidence-based information about eating disorders (800-931-2237)
- Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA) offers Schizophrenia Anonymous self-help groups and toll-free teleconferences (240-423-9432)
- Sidran Institute helps people understand, manage and treat trauma and dissociation; maintains a helpline for information and referrals (410-825-8888)
- Treatment and Research Advancements for Borderline Personality Disorder (TARA) offers a referral center for information, support, education and treatment options for BPD (888-482-7227)
Finding Treatment
- Psychology Today offers a national directory of therapists, psychiatrists, therapy groups and treatment facility options
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator provides referrals to low-cost/sliding scale mental health care, substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment (800-662-4357)
Suicide And Crisis
- The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides referrals to support groups and mental health professionals, resources on loss, and suicide prevention information (888-333-2377)
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and information on domestic violence (800-799-7233)
- The Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects callers to trained crisis counselors (800-273-8255)
Financial Assistance
- Allsup provides non-attorney representation when applying for SSDI (800-279-4357)
- HealthCare.gov provides specific information about coverage options in your state, including private options, high-risk pools and other public programs (800-318-2596)
- Needhelppayingbills.com provides information on state and local assistance programs, charity organizations and resources that provide help paying bills, mortgage assistance, debt relief and more
- NeedyMeds provides information on available patient assistance programs (800-503-6897)
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying individuals without prescription drug coverage get the medications they need
Advocacy And Legal
- Legal Services Corporation provides civil legal aid to low-income Americans. Use their website to find programs in individual states. Scroll to the bottom of their website to find locate legal aid near you
- National Bar Association provides a directory of state and local bar associations to help find legal representation
- National Disability Rights Network protects the civil rights of individuals with disabilities, particularly in hospitals and state prison systems. Click on the map on the right-hand side of their website to locate the agency near you
Community Support Services
- Clubhouse International provides a directory of clubhouses. Clubhouses provide opportunities for education, employment and social activities. Click the ‘International Directory’ tab on their website to find contact information for local clubhouses
- www.homelessshelterdirectory.org provides a national directory of homeless shelters, assistance programs, soup kitchens and more
- Job Accommodation Network provides resources and guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Their website includes a directory of state vocational rehabilitation offices (800-526-7234)
Research & Statistics
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information on statistics, clinical trials and research. NAMI references NIMH statistics for our website and publications (866-615-6464)
ABOUT ONCE A SOLDIER
Our Veterans are killing themselves in record numbers mostly due to PTSD. An overmatched VA can’t take care of them or their families. We will.
Soldier suicide leaves Veteran families with thousands of dollars of bills unpaid, mostly bank loans.
We are the only nonprofit standing with the families after a veteran suicide. Stand with us.
Our Mission: Become the preferred channel for donors, advocates and volunteers who care about veteran families left behind after a soldier suicide.
Links for More Information:
- Go here for FDA-approved therapies
- Go here for drug-free PTSD abatement techniques
- Go here for suicide prevention tips
- Go here to download this guide in MS Word
- Go here to download this guide as a PDF