Resources for Our Heroes
You served us — now let us help you find support. Below are trusted resources for veterans, first responders, and their families. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone, and help is always within reach.
If You Need Help Right Now
In an emergency, call 911.
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then Press 1 · Text 838255 · Chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. Free, confidential, 24/7 — for all veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families, whether or not enrolled in VA care.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, anytime, for anyone in crisis.
Copline (Law Enforcement)
1-800-267-5463 — confidential 24/7 peer support, staffed by retired officers.
Safe Call Now (All First Responders)
1-206-459-3020 — confidential 24/7 crisis support, staffed by first responders.
Fire/EMS Helpline — Share the Load (NVFC)
1-888-731-FIRE (3473) — for firefighters, EMS, and their families.
Firestrong (Firefighters & Families)
1-844-525-FIRE (3473) — 24/7 crisis and support line.
Serve & Protect (Public Safety)
1-615-373-8000 — 24/7 crisis line for all public safety and emergency personnel.
Emergency Responder Crisis Text Line
Text BADGE to 741741.
For Our Veterans
If you served, these verified resources are here for you. Explore the organizations below for health care, benefits, and programs built around the needs of veterans and their families.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Health care, benefits, and more at VA.gov. VA benefits: 1-800-698-2411.
VA Health Care Enrollment
You may qualify for care and benefits; applying is easier than many expect. Start at VA.gov.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Help with claims, benefits, and support at dav.org.
For Our First Responders
Those who run toward danger deserve support that understands the weight they carry. These verified resources are built by and for first responders — explore them, share them, and know that asking for help is strength.
Safe Call Now
Confidential crisis support for all first responders: 1-206-459-3020.
IAFF Center of Excellence
Behavioral health support for fire fighters: 1-855-900-8437.
This is a starting point, not a complete list. If you need help finding a resource — or just someone to point you in the right direction — reach out to us anytime at f2o@frontlines2outdoors.org. We're here for you.