If you or your friend needs urgent help, call 911 right away. Or even take your friend to the emergency room for assistance. If you feel it’s safe, stay with your friend or find someone to stay with them until help arrives.
Call 911You are not alone, and help is always available. Get immediate support 24/7. Reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting COALITION to 741741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. It’s free, and everything you tell them is confidential, unless it’s essential to contact emergency services to keep you or your friend safe.
Challen was in the Air Force for over 7 years as Security Forces. She patrolled outside the wire as external security at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan and also worked in the largest vehicle search pit and tower sentry duty.
“I constantly remind myself that things that happened weren’t my fault. That it’s not real. It’s not happening anymore.”
Visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library to learn more about the topics discussed, help a loved one, learn coping skills and seek support.
For immediate text support, reach out to Crisis Text Line by texting COALITION to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor for free 24/7. You can also call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. It’s free and highly confidential, unless it’s essential to contact emergency services to help you or your friend stay safe.
If you are a Veteran, call the The Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. It is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.