The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

Patient Resources

Crisis Lines

Military OneSource:
Offers consults, coaching, and resources to service members and families, for many aspects of military life. Call (800) 342-9647 or visit www.militaryonesource.mil/.
 
Real Warriors:
Reaching out is a sign of strength. Provides resources for service members, veterans, and families coping with invisible wounds. Visit www.realwarriors.net/.

 
Safe Helpline:
DoD's anonymous, confidential, 24/7 hotline offers support, information, and resources for sexual assault -- with phone, app, and group chat options. Call (877) 995-5247 or visit www.safehelpline.org/.
 
Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 for people in distress and their loved ones. It also links to resources for service members and veterans in crisis. Call or text 988 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans/.
 
Veterans Crisis Line:
Confidential support 24/7 for service members and veterans in crisis, their families, and friends. Call (800) 273-TALK (8255), text 838255, or chat online at www.veteranscrisisline.net/.

Navy Chaplain Corps:
Available 24/7 to talk confidentially and without judgment (you don’t have to be religious) duty chaplain 904-614-7385 or call Call 1-855-NAVY-311 or Navy311@navy.mil
 

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