YOU CAN START WITH THE BASICS
A place to turn.
Finding support can take more than one call. These are starting points, with direct links to the organizations that provide the information.
Talk to someone now
The 988 Lifeline offers free, confidential crisis support, 24/7 in the U.S. and its territories.
988 Lifeline information ↗Call 911 for immediate danger. This website is a peer community, not an emergency service or treatment provider.
You still deserve support
For the Veterans Crisis Line, call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits to connect.
Veterans Crisis Line ↗VA Health Care for Re-entry Veterans ↗Find help near you
211 can help you look for local community services. Availability and eligibility vary by location and program.
Call 211Explore 211 resources ↗A next step toward work
Explore CareerOneStop’s Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders, or start with our free digital skills lessons.
CareerOneStop job search resources ↗Try a free written lesson →Stay connected
Family members can join our newsletter using their own email. Direct prison messaging is not available yet.
The BOP requires electronic messaging contacts to be approved. We’ll publish contact instructions when our program is ready.
Read the BOP’s TRULINCS information ↗Join the family updates list →Keep the next step small
- Choose one essential need to work on.
- Write down the office or person to contact.
- Ask what documents and next steps are required.
- Keep a note of who you spoke to and when.
- Share a small win when you’re ready.
Resource links reviewed September 20, 2026. Linked organizations are independent and are not presented as partners. Eligibility, availability, and official policies can change.