Community Information - American Legion Post #40

RECEIVING SUSPICIOUS EMAILS AND TEXTS? Do not open any emails or texts unless you know for sure who they are from. A good site that can be helpful in recognizing and handling phishing and unwanted text and emails is https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/04/lets-talk-about-spam-texts-and-emails. This information is provided by the Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission.

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP

    A free, confidential resource that veterans, their families and friends can access any day, any time by manned by trained professionals at the Veterans Crisis Line —many of them veterans themselves—who are ready to listen, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  Whether a veteran has just returned home, or served years ago, their experiences remain with them.  Their wounds might not be visible, but they need our attention.  Anyone who knows a veteran can help.  Dial 988 and Press 1 or dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, or send a text message to 838255 or chat online http://www.veteranscrisisline.net

    The Lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-someone-else/

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS  Mental health issues are especially hard for people with depression and other mental health disorders. NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a 24-hour helpline: 800-950-6264. The relapse and overdose rate has increased by 30% since March 2020. For additional information go to https://www.nami.org