GOTURSIX RESOURCES

🚨 Crisis & Suicide Prevention

  • Veterans Crisis Line – Call 988 then press 1 (or text 838255); 24/7 confidential support for veterans, service members, family, and caregivers

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988; pressing “1” connects you to veteran-specific care .

  • Missouri Veterans Suicide Prevention Team – Military-connected, certified trainers provide free in-person prevention training statewide.

🧠 Peer Support & Education

  • Vet Center Peer Support – Call 1‑877‑927‑8387 to connect with fellow combat veterans ptsd.va.gov.

  • Wounded Warrior Project Peer Groups – Local peer-led support (in-person & online), including Warrior Care Network PTSD/TBI treatment.

  • VA Peer Support Groups – Peer-led discussion on coping with trauma and PTSD .

  • NAMI Southwest Missouri: Veterans & Active Duty – Support & mental-health education, crisis referrals.

🎓 Training & Education

  • Missouri State University Counseling Center – Offers PTSD Coach app, Veteran crisis hotline 1‑800‑273‑8255 Press 1.

  • Project Sanctuary – PTSD resources for military families, including support groups & education projectsanctuary.us.

  • TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) – Peer support and resources for military loss survivors.

🏥 Local Care Facilities (Springfield / Branson)

  • Gene Taylor Veterans’ Outpatient Clinic – Springfield, MO; contact at 844‑501‑8387 ext. 1.

  • Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital – Regional VA hospital serving Missouri/Kansas .

  • VA Columbia Suicide Prevention Coordinators – Serves MO, including Springfield region va.gov.

  • Veterans Therapists in Branson – Licensed clinicians—including EMDR/CPT—e.g., Rebecca Bowman, Sarai Lajas psychologytoday.com.

🩺 Evidence-Based PTSD Programs

  • Warrior Care Network – Intensive outpatient PTSD/TBI care at no cost via Wounded Warrior Project.

  • Wounded Warrior Project Mental Wellness Programs – Includes Vet Center support, virtual reality therapy, and resilience retreats.

📅 Community & Civic Veteran Resources

  • The Mission Continues – Empowers veterans in community service leadership; St. Louis‑based, statewide reach.

  • Missouri Buddy Check “22” Day – Occurs monthly on the 22nd to promote suicide awareness.

🧠 How to Use This

  • Emergency → Call 988 → Press 1 immediately.

  • Peer Support → Contact Vet Center or WWP for local groups.

  • Professional Care → Reach out to VA clinics or licensed Branson therapists.

  • Education & Training → Use MSU tools, Project Sanctuary, or TAPS.

  • Community & Meaning → Engage with The Mission Continues or attend Buddy Check 22 Day.