Veterans Resources
Suicide Prevention Hotline:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans/
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline recognizes that among those who have served or are serving, a mental health crisis can be heightened by military experiences. If you’re a veteran or service member and are in crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Lifeline is a national network of over 200 local crisis centers that combines local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
Military Crisis Line/Veterans Crisis Line:
http://veteranscrisisline.net/Chat
The Military Crisis Line/Veterans Crisis Line provides free confidential support for veterans in crisis or for those who are concerned about one.
Military.com
https://www.military.com/benefits/veterans-health-care/suicide-prevention
A news and resource website for military members, veterans, and their families, including a veterans’ crisis hotline for current and former military members who need immediate mental health assistance.
Government Entities
U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs-https://www.va.gov/
El Paso County Veteran’s Services- 719-520-7276
https://justiceservices.elpasoco.com/veterans-services/
Resource Centers- In-Person, and Virtual
Home Front Military Network-(719) 577-7417
https://homefrontmilitarynetwork.org/,
1120 N Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.
A merger of two previous agencies, The Home Front Cares and Peak Military Care Network, this is a one stop entry for military members, their families, and veterans to access community resources. Provides assistance to veterans, their spouses, and kids who are in crisis. Everything from grant money for transportation or rental expenses to legal aid, counseling and more is offered from
Military One Source
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/suicide/
Department of Defense-funded resource for information, answers, and support for military service members and their families, including a Military Crisis line that connects those in need to professional counselors, 24/7, at no cost.
National Resource Directory–https://nrd.gov/
The National Resource Directory (NRD) connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them. It provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.
Pikes Peak United Way-(719) 632-1543
www.ppunitedway.org
518 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO. 80903.
Addresses community needs through 70 community programs provided by 42 partner health and human service agencies. Programs include: Military Family Assistance Fund; Homeward Pikes Peak; Adult Resources for Care and Help; 2-1-1 Emergency Management; and more. Provides limited information and referrals, performs community assessments, and awards Community Initiative Grants.
Veterans Guide–https://veteransguide.org/
Veterans Guide provides veterans of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines and Space Force with necessary information and guidance to ensure every veteran receives the maximum benefits possible
Assistance Programs/Organizations
Club Beyond
Club Beyond® is the name used by Military Community Youth Ministries (MCYM) to identify its ministry with military high school and middle school-aged teens worldwide. Club Beyond staff and volunteers mentor young people and are available to journey with them through the hard challenges of adolescence, providing positive role models and exhibiting Christ-like behavior.
Mercy’s Gate-(719)277-7470
4360 Montebello Drive, Suite #300, Colorado Springs, CO. 80918
Food Pantry: 4210 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. 80918-Inside Calvary UMC.
Main Office: 4285 N. Academy Blvd. 809180-Inside Rocky Mtn. Calvary Chapel
Commodities Program: 5590 N. Nevada Ave. 80918 -Inside Fellowship Bible Church
A church network helping with the emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual needs of families in northern Colorado Springs. Offers a food pantry, USDA commodities program, financial counseling and assistance, rent and utility bill assistance, nurse as needed, tax preparation assistance, legal advice, seasonal need programs, and heart training center. Call for hours and appointments.
Pikes Peak United Way-(719) 632-1543
www.ppunitedway.org
518 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO. 80903.
Addresses community needs through 70 community programs provided by 42 partner health and human service agencies. Programs include: Military Family Assistance Fund; Homeward Pikes Peak; Adult Resources for Care and Help; 2-1-1 Emergency Management; and more. Provides limited information and referrals, performs community assessments, and awards Community Initiative Grants.
Housing
Crawford House- (719) 477-1639
Crawford House program provides safe emergency housing for veterans in the Colorado Springs area who are homeless and receiving VA-provided mental health care.
Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community –(719) 662-1100
30999 Co Rd 15, Las Animas, CO 81054
The Coalition provides transitional housing and recovery-oriented supportive services for homeless individuals, especially homeless veterans, at the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community. This innovative program allows homeless persons to leave the community in which they continue to struggle with the cycles of addiction and homelessness in order to help them attain sobriety and health stability.
Greccio Housing-(719)475-1422
1015 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 110, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Affordable rental housing is available to income- qualified individuals, families, seniors and veterans.
Homeward Pikes Peak (719) 231-7803
2010 E Bijou St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909
Housing First and Veteran Specific Housing- Scatter-site Permanent Supportive Housing for folks with a disability (dual diagnoses and/or physical) and who are chronically homeless. Clients are selected through coordinated entry (CE). Folks get on the CE list by completing the VISPDAT. Heather Ryan-Figueroa – (718) 213-9229
Pikes Peak Veterans Housing Fund-(719) 650-4426
https://coloradosprings.gov/veteranshousingfund
The purpose of the Pikes Peak Veteran Housing Fund is to get veterans experiencing homelessness into housing. The Fund offers financial assistance to veterans to help them obtain housing as well as offering compensation to landlords if damages and unpaid rent are incurred.
Rocky Mountain Human Services (RMHS) (719) 323-2600
Homeless and eviction prevention help. There may be government grant money to help with back rent, the utility or security deposit for a new home, or even money for first months rent. Case management is also offered.
Volunteers of America-(719) 243-4475
Funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the SSVF (‘Supportive Services for Veteran Families’) Program was founded upon the principle that every Veteran has a right to housing.
Addiction, Mental Health, Physical Health
Veterans and Addiction
Addiction is a widespread issue in today’s society, and unfortunately it affects veterans at a higher rate than other populations. About one in ten veteran’s turn to alcohol or other addictive substances to help them cope with overwhelming circumstances when returning home. Many are reliving traumatic events and have difficulty readjusting to civilian life. Coping with drugs and alcohol just makes the problems worse. Addiction leads to heart problems, liver failure, cancer, and death.
Keystone Treatment Center- (855) 724-0614
Important Veteran’s Payment Information: Keystone treatment is affiliated with the Veteran’s Community Care Program meaning that all veterans with a referral from a VA caregiver are fully paid/cared for by the VA. It is the mission of Keystone Treatment Center to provide quality treatment to people battling chemical dependency, people struggling with compulsive gambling, and people with co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders, as well as to their families. They inspire their employees to deliver clinical excellence so that Keystone becomes the preferred treatment provider for individuals and families in need. They provide quality care for all of the individuals and agencies that they serve.
Veterans Eastern Colorado Healthcare System (Colorado Springs VA Clinic)-719- 327-5660
https://www.drug-rehab-headquarters.com/colorado/facility/eastern-colorado-healthcare-system-colorado-springs
955 W Fillmore St, CO SPGS, CO. 80907
Providing substance abuse treatment, a halfway house or sober living home and buprenorphine used in drug treatment with outpatient care, partial hospitalization or day treatment, residential short-term treatment, and residential long-term treatment. DUI or DWI offenders are supported for drug rehab.
Requirements & Cost: Medicaid, Medicare, private health insurance, military insurance, and self-payment is accepted with sliding fee scales and payment assistance.
Veterans and Mental Health-Veterans are at higher risk of mental health problems such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety. Post-traumatic tress disorder (PTSD) is a huge mental health problem facing veterans and can also lead to addiction. Veterans often develop PTSD after experiencing traumatic events in combat.
PTSD causes troubling symptoms such as: being easily startled, difficulty concentrating, increased irritability, nightmares, and flashback
To deal with these symptoms, veterans often use — and abuse — addictive substances. For this reason, PTSD and addiction often occur alongside one another.
According to the VA, almost 1 in 3 veterans who have PTSD also suffer from addiction.
Medical and Behavioral Care
Family Care Center -719-540-2146
A premier behavioral health treatment center for the Colorado Springs area, Family Care Center offers services for both children and adults and specializes in services for military families and veterans. We take most major insurances except Medicaid. Offers mental health services including TMS, medication management, and counseling.
Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community -(719) 662-1100
https://www.coloradocoalition.org/fortlyon
30999 Co Rd 15, Las Animas, CO 81054
The Coalition provides transitional housing and recovery-oriented supportive services for homeless individuals, especially homeless veterans, at the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community. This innovative program allows homeless persons to leave the community in which they continue to struggle with the cycles of addiction and homelessness in order to help them attain sobriety and health stability.
Crawford House-719-477-1639
Crawford House program provides safe emergency housing for veterans in the Colorado Springs area who are homeless and receiving VA-provided mental health care.
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center-719-772-7000
Resource center for all veterans resources: behavioral health counseling, employment and transition support, job placement, internships, benefits support, housing assistance, legal, education assistance, financial coaching. Vet organizations are present. A clinic next door. For veterans and families of veterans.
Peak Military Care Network-719-577-7417
Connecting military services members, veterans, and their families to the highest quality resources provided by our trusted community partners.
PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic-719-327-5660
This Colorado Springs VA Clinic provides primary care services for veterans in the Colorado Springs area.
Rocky Mountain Human Services- 855-838-7428
Homes for All Veterans provides a wide range of services designed to promote housing stability and alleviate chronic homelessness. Walk-ins for assessment and applications are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8am-5pm.
UCCS Veterans Health and Trauma Clinic 719-255-8003
The Veterans Health and Trauma Clinic helps you recover from psychological challenges associated with military service, natural disaster, domestic violence, auto accidents, sexual assault or first responder trauma as well as a broad range of anxiety, mood, and eating disorders.
Veterans Administration Clinic 719-327-5660
Primary care services for veterans in the Colorado Springs area.
3141 Centennial Blvd. CO SPGS, CO. 80907
Veterans Addiction
https://veteranaddiction.org/mental-health/
American Addiction Centers
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/veterans/alcoholism
Project Know
https://projectknow.com/rehab/costs/insurance-for-addiction-rehabilitation/veterans/va-spouse-benefits/