If you or someone you love is in immediate risk of attempting/completing
suicide CALL 911 or go to your nearest EMERGENCY ROOM Immediately
Crisis Hotlines-If you are in an emotional, behavioral, or other crisis here are
some available resources:
Veterans Crisis Line- Available 24/7 for veterans in crisis or those concerned about a veteran in crisis.
Dial 988 and then press 1 or Text 838255
Mobile Crisis Response – Available 24/7 Serving Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties
Dial 866-517-7766
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline- If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text 988 or chat
Florida Health- Mental Health Links for those in crisis in Florida
Florida Veterans Support Line- Vet can speak with a fellow Vet about transitioning back to civilian life.
Call 1-844-MyFLVET (1-844-693-5838)
Veteran Resources
VA how to apply for Health Care
Myhealthevet- VA refill prescriptions, schedule and track appointments, communicate with
health care team, view health records
VA Community Care Information
VA Community Care Veteran Portal- Optum Veteran Portal for all things Community Care
Directions for use
VA disability compensation
Santa Rosa County Veterans Services Office- 850-981-7155- For help with claims
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)- For help with claims
Veteransguide.org
Veterans Guide - Disability Calculator
Veterans Guide- VA Disability Appeals
Veteran Benefit Guides:
FDVA- Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Florida Veteran’s Benefits Guide- Benefits available to Florida Veterans
Advantage Florida Military Benefits Guide - A summary of Florida laws, policies, programs
and benefits for Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Service Members, Veterans, Retirees and Families.
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors Publication
American Legion Post 382 - A very active veteran group
Community Resources
Escambia and Santa Rosa County Street Survival guide- Everything from financial, legal, housing,
and childcare assistance
2-1-1 Northwest Florida/United Way of West Florida
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce- local activities, resources
Santa Rosa County Florida Website- All things Santa Rosa County
