OTHER RESOURCES

Resources/Support for Veterans

VA offers a network of support for all Veterans and their families and friends. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care. Visit https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/find-resources/veteran-support/

VA has resources to address the unique stressors and experiences that Veterans may face — and they're just a click, call, text, or chat away. Visit https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/index.asp

According to the National Center for PTSD, 20% of veterans with PTSD also have Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and 33% of veterans in treatment for SUD also have PTSD. Please check out the educational guide on PTSD and addiction, why they're connected, treatment options, challenges, and more. Visit https://www.bicyclehealth.com/blog/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-addiction.

Support for Homeless Veterans

Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can get free, confidential support through the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans.

Call or chat online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to trained counselors ready to help. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care.

Call 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838) or visit www.va.gov/homeless/

LGBTQ+ Resources

Adult LGBT health providers:

Dr. Jessica Hensel
Dr. Gabrielle Ochoa

Pediatric transgender medicine:

Tracey Kurtzman

Southern Arizona Gender Alliance: a non-profit organization that provides support, education, resources, and advocacy for Southern Arizona’s diverse community of trans and gender nonconforming individuals.

Call 520-345-4128, email info@sagatucson.org or visit https://sagatucson.org/

Domestic Violence Resources

Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse: provides domestic abuse crisis intervention and housing, prevention, education, support, and advocacy services to anyone experiencing domestic abuse. Their services are available to anyone regardless of gender. 24-Hour Bilingual Crisis Line and Shelter.

Call 888-428-0101 or visit https://www.emergecenter.org/

Substance Abuse Resources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s National Helpline: a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Call 800-662-Help (4357) or TTY: 800-487-4889, text your zip code to 435748 (HELP4U), or visit samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Substance Use Treatment Locator: find a state-licensed treatment facility near you. Visit https://findtreatment.gov/

Buprenorphine Practitioner & Treatment Program Locator: find information on locating practitioners and treatment programs authorized to treat opioids, such as heroin or prescription pain relievers. Visit samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/practitioner-program-data/treatment-practitioner-locator

Opioid Treatment Program Directory: find treatment programs in your state that treat addiction and dependence on opioids, such as heroin or prescription pain relievers. Visit