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You can also reach them at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).</li><li><strong>For mental health issues after a disaster</strong> - <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline">contact the Disaster Distress Helpline</a> at 1-800-985-5990.</li><li><strong>For veterans experiencing a crisis</strong> - <a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">contact the Veterans Crisis Line</a> at 988 (then press 1).</li><li><strong>For people experiencing domestic violence</strong> - <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/">contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline</a> at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233).</li></ul><h2>Find treatment for mental health issues</h2><p>Health centers and behavioral health treatment facilities can provide services that can help.</p><ul><li><a href="https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/">Locate a health center near you</a> to make an appointment for mental health services.</li><li><a href="https://findtreatment.gov/">Find a behavioral health treatment facility</a>. 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