In January 2023, the Concord Monitor published an interesting story featuring two paramedics—one a Veteran, the other also a firefighter—discussing aspects of their mental health and how they wanted to make sure other professionals like them understood that they have resources that can help. This outreach is vital to all Veterans and first responders who might be struggling with PTSD, job-related stress, substance and alcohol misuse, and other concerns.
At Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire, we’re strong advocates for members of these communities and want to provide every possible avenue to ensure better health. Here’s a comprehensive list.
Veterans and First Responder Health Resources
If you or someone you love is in immediate crisis, please use one of the following confidential and free service lines, available 24/7.
Compassionate and competent retired officers are trained to engage with callers on the daily stressors faced by members of law enforcement and their families. Individuals can remain anonymous if necessary. Dial 1-800-COPLINE (267-5463).
A specialized service for first responders, including emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and law enforcement officers. Call 1-866-4FL-HERO.
Experienced volunteers offer support to “Veterans and their families who are enduring a crisis or who have a critical need for help.” Call 888-777-4443.
This non-medical initiative extends resources to military members and their families regarding relationship building, stress reduction, and other critical support. Call 800-342-9647, or use chat, VOP, or OCONUS to connect.
Call 800-799-7233 or use the online chat feature. Open to everyone, this organization also provides additional support for children and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Call 877-717-7873 for the trauma hotline, and use the website to find a local or online support group.
This program’s wellness service provides counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention that’s 100 percent free for U.S. Veterans and current service members. Call 844-317-1136.
Use the online chat or dial 988 from any phone to reach this national network of local crisis centers that offer free and confidential emotional support to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Start a live chat online or call 800-856-HOPE (4673).
Use the 24/7 live chat feature or call 866-966-1020 for access to different resources for active/retired military members and their families.
Created for members of the BIPOC community to “support the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.” Use the crisis text line—Text STEVE to 741741—and visit the online knowledge center.
Dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255. This therapeutic resource is open to all current and former military personnel, as well as family members and friends.
Additional Health Resources for Veterans and First Responders
If you or a loved one has questions about alcohol use disorder, behavioral and mental health issues, substance use disorder, and other critical health matters, find the resources you need through these organizations.
This international agency offers numerous resources and free assistance to support first responders and their families.
A national hub for resources, shared stories, therapy contacts, and other information to help you cope.
A nonprofit that extends direct financial assistance, mental health support, and bereavement grants.
Find access to confidential, no-cost mental health care services to active-duty military, reservists, guards, Veterans, and, if necessary, family members and caregivers.
LGBTQIA2S+ youth, adults, and seniors can use this resource center for peer-supported chat platforms and various helplines, including the national hotline of 888-843-4564.
This organization helps Veterans learn from and support each other through hundreds of shared experiences and stories of recovery.
MHA has considerable resources, including a community chat platform, a peer support program, and various interactive tools.
This site offers numerous hotlines and support chats for survivors of emotional and sexual abuse or sexual assault.
This agency encourages broader awareness, education, and support for both individuals and their loved ones. Review the site to find helplines, local and virtual support groups, family programs, and more.
This organization provides counseling, peer training, and community-based partnerships that give back to first responders in their time of need.
You’ll find various services in this “vet-to-vet service model” to help individuals feel heard and understood.
An essential resource that outlines hotlines for survivors of domestic abuse, rape, and other tragedies.
A support site not only for active military and Veterans but also for their families and caregivers. Call 855-838-8255 for an immediate connection with an employed and trained Veteran.
When you need a compassionate listener to help you work through a problem or receive support outreach, this peer-based connection portal is staffed by other people managing mental health.
If you haven’t already, take advantage of resources available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs such as:
- Caregiver Support Services
- Military Sexual Trauma
- Solid Start
- Transition Assistance Program
- Women Veterans Health Care
- VetChange
Also make sure to review New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services page, ServiceLink, for state-specific resources.
Find a Strong Unit of Support at Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire
The Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire has three treatment centers with board-certified professionals offering an evidence-based approach to wellness:
- The Antrim House in Antrim, a detoxification and residential treatment facility for men and women.
- The Lakes Addiction Treatment Center in Laconia, which offers inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient rehabilitation programs for men and women.
- Recovery Mountain in Tilton, a residence for Veterans and first responders as part of outpatient programming.
SCNH also has a progressive approach to Veteran and first responder treatment, the Tactical Recovery program. The initiative, certified as Veteran-Ready, is a partnership with PsychArmor and provides a culturally competent and trauma-informed environment, with individualized care using evidence-based practices proven to promote recovery. Contact our admissions team today to learn how to choose quality care for yourself or a loved one.