Crisis Intervention Tools

Veterans Crisis Hotline Dial 988, then press 1 or text 838255 or chat online.

Signs of Crisis

Search Local VA Crisis Resources

Screening Tools

NASHIA’s OBISSS (Online Brain Injury Screening and Support System)

Ohio State University TBI Identification Method – a screening tool for Brain Injury

Substance Abuse Screenings in Tennessee (SBIRT-TN) Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment: SBIRT is a substance abuse screening and referral to treatment initiative. It is patient-centered and offers education and early intervention to identify and address substance misuse in primary care settings. Patients are asked about their substance use confidentially.

Mental Health Screening Tools: depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance use, bipolar, youth mental health, youth mental health (for parents), PTSD, psychosis.

State Websites

State Benefits for Veterans in Tennessee — Comptroller of the Treasury: Office of Research and Education Accountability
https://comptroller.tn.gov/content/dam/cot/orea/advanced-search/2021/VeteransReport.pdf

State Laws Regarding Veteran Benefits
https://www.tn.gov/veteran/veteran-benefits/tn-state-benefits.html

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare
https://www.va.gov/tennessee-valley-health-care/locations/

Apply for Healthcare (VHA) in person, online, or by phone:
https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction
Call 1-877-222-VETS (8387)

National Websites

Human Development Forum Foundation
https://hdff.org/moral-injury-in-a-humanitarian-context/

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
https://www.va.gov/

Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors and Caregivers – 2025 edition
https://news.va.gov/137659/spread-the-word-the-2025-veterans-benefits-guide-is-now-available/

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Moral Injury and PTSD: What is Moral Injury?
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface/moral-injury-and-ptsd/

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Supportive Services for Veteran Families
https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html

Veteran Readiness and Employment (Vocational Rehabilitation Services)
https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/

Seven Common Problems Veterans Face and How to Address Them
https://missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices/articles/seven-common-problems-veterans-face-and-how-to-address-them/

Infographics

Common Symptoms with Moral Injury and PTSD
https://www.ethicalpsychology.com/2020/04/treating-moral-injuries.html

Brain Injury and Co-Occurring Conditions

Toolkits

Building Capacity of Veteran Treatment Courts: Resources for Brain Injury Programs
https://www.nashia.org/veteran-treatment-courts

Trainings

Invisible Wounds of Service: PTSD, TBI and Moral Injury — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLzPZFHppEg

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Transitional Assistance Program (TAP) online modules — paid and free modules of various topics for military and civilians.

Podcasts / Videos

The Lasting Mission
https://missionrollcall.org/the-lasting-mission/

PsychArmor “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know” — 15-minute video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0E7wbLmu8A

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