Veteran in crisis or worried about one? Call 988, then press 1. Text 838255. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
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Active Duty: The First Doors to Know

This Vols4Vets.com page keeps current links, phone numbers and source notes for the book chapter.

Official-source caution: Vols4Vets.com is a routing companion to the book. Official agencies, crisis lines, providers and program pages control action, eligibility, deadlines, phone numbers and forms.

Who this helps

Active duty service member and immediate family.

Best first step

Call Military OneSource and save the number before there is a crisis.

What to gather

Branch, installation, short problem summary and whether this is urgent.

Safety notes

  • Do not walk into a new duty station assuming you already know where every office is. Confirm the current location first.
  • Do not skip in-processing steps because a buddy said they were optional.
  • Do not wait for a problem to become urgent before using the installation's first-stop resources.

Resource cards for this chapter

Military OneSource

Call or visit site to reach a consultant 24/7

Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

What to gather: None needed for initial call

Source type: Federal

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.

American Red Cross Hero Care Network

Call or submit a Hero Care request online

Phone: 877-272-7337
Official website: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/hero-care-network.html

What to gather: Service member full name, branch, unit, location, birth date and emergency details

Source type: Established nonprofit military emergency communication

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

Website update page purpose

Use this page to check current official links, phone numbers and source notes that can change after the printed book.

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Last source package check: 2026-07-06. This page does not provide legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.