MHS Mental Health Resources Guidebook

Protecting, optimizing, and defending mental health needs is vital to the well-being and readiness of our military force. The Military Health System is a key partner in mental health, wherever you are in your journey, and support is available for you and your loved ones 24/7.

The MHS Mental Health Resource Guidebook is a comprehensive reference guide outlining MHS mental health services for those who serve and their families in a digital, mobile-friendly format, and featuring information such as FAQs, benefits, websites, telephone numbers, and chat links.

TRICARE Mental Health Services

TRICARE offers robust mental health coverage to all beneficiaries. | View TRICARE Coverage

Additionally, each regional contractor provides mental health services to TRICARE beneficiaries, from finding a mental health provider to telehealth. Visit your regional contractors website to learn more: TRICARE East | TRICARE West | TRICARE Overseas

goes to MTF LocatorMilitary Hospitals & Clinics

Mental health often provide mental health services, including integrated mental health services with primary care clinics. Contact your primary care manager to see if this resource is available at your local military hospital or clinic. If it is, then you can schedule an appointment same day. | Search the MTF Locatorgoes to the MTF Locator

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineGoes to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline site  provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Click to call 988 from your mobile device.

InTransition Program

The inTransition Program is a free confidential program that provides specialized coaching and assistance for service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and retirees who need access to mental health care when relocating to another assignment, returning from deployment, transitioning between active duty and the Reserve component, preparing to leave military service, or any other time they need a new mental health provider.

Psychological Health Resource Center

The Psychological Health Resource Center is available 24/7 for service members, veterans, and family members with questions about psychological health topics. Trained mental health consultants can help you access mental health care and community support resources in your local area.

Real Warriors Campaign

A stigma-reducing initiative that promotes a culture of support and encourages the military community to seek help for behavioral health concerns when needed. | Visit Real Warriors

Military OneSource

Connects Service members and their families to Military Family Life Counselors for free, confidential, non-medical counseling services and other supportive resources for addressing mental health needs. | Visit Military OneSourceGoes to Military OneSource

Military and Family Support Centers

Installation-based services and programs available through Military OneSource that offer support, such as non-medical individual and family counseling and information on and referral to additional resources. | Find a Support CenterGoes to Military OneSource

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

HRSA’s National Maternal Mental Health Hotline services,833-TLC-MAMA  (833-852 6262)
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline can help. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262.

The number can be used by military personnel, but individuals may be charged a fee for calls or texts based on country location. 

•  While the Hotline is available and accessible to military personnel outside of the Continental United States, Hotline staff may not be able to connect them with providers in their home country. 
• With 24/7 availability, and support in English, Spanish, and 60 on-demand additional languages via voice and text, connecting with a trained counselor who can provide evidence-based resources and referrals is impactful.

Visit the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline's Website

Warrior Care Recovery Coordination Program

The Warrior Care Recovery Coordination Program, executed by the branches of service, provide holistic care to wounded, ill, or injured Service members and their families and caregivers. Recovery Care Coordinators serve as a guide through recovery, rehabilitation, and transition or reintegration by facilitating a comprehensive recovery plan. This plan covers needs associated with daily living, career, family, finances, health, legal, military, and spirituality.