Military and Veteran Student Resources

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
1-888-628-9454 (Spanish)
Text “START” to 741-741 text with a trained counselor. All major carriers are free.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Veteran Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)

Local Sioux City Vet Center
1551 Indian Hills Drive #214
712-255-3808

Make the Connection

This site connects Veterans, their family members, friends and other advocates with mental health information, local resources and inspiring stories of recovery.  Visitors can find reliable information on how to cope with challenges such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma and transitioning from service.  This site is free and accessible to everyone.

Specific Student Pages:

• https://maketheconnection.net/events/transitioning-from-service
• https://maketheconnection.net/events/students-higher-education
• https://maketheconnection.net/symptoms/social-withdrawal
• https://www.studentveterans.org (To provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.)

For more resources, visit our Additional Resources page.