Crisis Intervention, Martinsburg VA Medical Center

Effective July 5, 2017, all Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical centers will be prepared to offer emergency stabilization care for former service members who present at the facility with an emergent mental health need. Under this initiative, former service members with an Other Than Honorable (OTH) administrative discharge may receive care for their mental health emergency for an initial period of up to 90 days, which can include inpatient, residential or outpatient care. During this time, VHA and the Veterans Benefits Administration will work together to determine if the mental health condition is a result of a service-related injury, making the service member eligible for ongoing coverage for that condition.  

Veterans in crisis should call the Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 (press 1), or text 838255. Online chat is available on the website.

If you are in crisis call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  988 is a national network of local crisis centers that can provide free and confidential emotional support to those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 988 is available 24 hours a day,  Lifeline Chat is a service of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.