Buddie Up
The return home for military Veterans and Their Family can be lonely. They are a part of a larger group with purpose in the military, and that loss when home can cause issues. We address opioid addiction, suicide prevention, and ptsd.
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The Buddie Up Program is here to help Veterans and Their Family gain friendship with someone who can be a friend (a Buddie), so the Veteran does not begin to feel isolated or alone.
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We need Partners to make this a success, so sign up to help and we will get you in our database for when someone calls.
If you do not have time, please consider Donating to fund this Program.
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Get in touch to sign up as a Buddie.
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Resources + Hotlines provided below.
PTSD RESOURCES
If you or a loved one is suffering form PTSD and seeking help, get in touch with the PTSD Hotline . We recommend you look into these options as well.
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The National Center for PTSD has information and a number of resources available https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
OPIOID ADDICTION HOTLINE
If you or someone you know is dealing with opioid addiction please review this information that contains several resources to provide help in dealing with the addiction. The National Drug Helpline is (844) 289-0879
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
If you or a loved one is dealing with thoughts of suicide please get in touch with Suicide Prevention Hotline. Help is available.
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Dial 988 then press 1 if you are a Veteran. Chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/
Chat, or text 838255
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Veteran in Crisis: What to Do
If you or someone you know is a veteran in crisis, you can use any of these methods to connect to the Veterans Crisis Line, 24/7:
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Call 988.
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Text 838255.
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Start a confidential chat online here.
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If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.
You can also:
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Call 911.
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Go to the nearest emergency room.
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Go to the nearest VA medical center, regardless of discharge status or enrollment in VA health care.