Mental Health Resources

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Explore UCSF, local, state, and national mental health resources.

Mental health and support resources for the UCSF Community
External Community Resources
AAPI Mental Health Resources
Black Mental Health Resources
Women Mental Health Resources
Indigenous Mental Health Resources
LatinX Mental Health Resources
LGBTQI Mental Health Resources
Veterans Resources
  • Veterans Crisis Line
    If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit veteranscrisisline.net
    For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.
  • Vet Centers
    Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
  • VA Mental Health Services Guide
    This guide will help you sign up and access mental health services.
  • MakeTheConnection.net
    Information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.
  • Download VA's self-help apps
    Tools to help deal with common reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time.
  • Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
    Request a Peer Mentor
  • VA Women Veterans Call Center
    Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 6:30PM ET)
  • VA Caregiver Support Line
    Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 5PM ET)
  • American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
    Peer Support and Mentoring
  • Student Veterans of America
    Find a campus chapter to connect with.