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There’s always someone available to help you. No matter what your situation is, we’re here for you.

Come visit us or call 713-682-2288. 

You can also reach the Veterans Crisis Line by texting 838255 or through confidential chat on their website. 

Go to the Veterans Crisis Line website

Our primary focus is your safety. If you feel hopeless, suicidal or in need of crisis care, just let your counselor know so you can work together to help you feel safer and more optimistic about your future. Should you need the Veteran Crisis Line, in addition to calling them, you can also reach them Veteran Crisis Line via confidential chat text to 838255. Together we will work to help you stay safe and improve your world.

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?

If these symptoms lead to thoughts of death or suicide, it’s important you talk to someone right away. The Veterans Crisis Line offers free, confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Call 800-273-8255 and Press 1 or Text 838255.

Our primary focus is your safety!  If you feel hopeless, suicidal, or in need of crisis care, just let your counselor know so you can work together to help you feel safer and more optimistic about your future.  Should you need the Veterans Crisis Line, in addition to calling them, you can also reach them via confidential chat at Veterans Crisis Line or text to 838255.  Together we work to help you stay safe and improve your world.

The Shreveport Vet Center has skilled counselors who are available to help Veterans who are in crisis or in need. 

The staff is also trained to provide VA S.A.V.E. Training that will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a Veteran or service member who is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.  The acronym S.A.V.E. helps you remember the important steps involved in suicide prevention.

S- Signs of suicidal thinking should be recognized

A- Ask the most important questions of all - " Are you thinking of killing yourself"

V- Validate the Veteran's experience

E- Encourage treatment and expedite getting help

If you are interested in receiving this free training for yourself or your organization please contact the Austin Vet Center staff at 512-416-1314.

Our staff is also trained to provide VA S.A.V.E. Training that will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a Veteran who is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.  If you are interested in receiving this free training for yourself or your organization please contact the Amarillo Vet Center staff  at 806-354-9779.