Recklessness May Be a Sign of Other Challenges
After serving, some Veterans seek out risky situations for a thrill. Other Veterans may act recklessly without thinking about the consequences. Hear stories from these Veterans, who realized they needed a change after living on the edge. With counseling and treatment, they made changes and are living more fulfilling lives.
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Look at the VA page on reckless behavior for answers to questions like:
- “What is reckless behavior?” and,
- “What can I do if I’ve noticed myself engaging in reckless behavior?”
- “Where and what kind of help can I get from the VA” and more.
Other Resources
- Type “Reckless Behavior” in the search box at Find Help.orgto find free or low-cost professional help.
- American Addiction Centers shows programs in several states.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers information a Helpline at 800-950-NAMI – Or in a crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741
- HelpPro has a therapist locator.
- Web MD has information on a variety of specialties and how/where to find the best for each condition.
- Psychology Today has a list of therapists across the country.
Non-VA Local Help
Know A Vet? presents this information and these national resource directories, not as a recommendation of any specific service or provider, but as a starting point for your own research.
Please feel free to use the check sheets Before, During and After the Medical Appointment and Choosing a Medical Service Provider to help you in your search for the best help for your individual circumstances.
In addition, there may be other federal, state and local government or private resources for your individual needs.
VA, Government, and Organization Help
Know A Vet? presents this information and these national resource directories, not as a recommendation of any specific service or provider, but as a starting point for your own research.
Clicking here will bring you to a database of other VA services you can locate by zip code.
Please also check out our page on Filing Claims. We recommend that you do NOT file claims on your own. If you do not file exactly the way the VA looks for information, it can take literally years for your claim to go back and forth before approval or denial.
The other resources listed, such as your local Veterans Service Office (names vary by county), VSO counselor, VFW, etc., will help you determine what you are eligible for and file correctly for results in as little as a few weeks.
Learn More – Get More
Learn more about what it feels like to live your best life. Go to our Self Help page to explore other issues that can bring you “All The Way Home.”
Also, check out the Claims and Appeals topic to maximize compensation and benefits for yourself AND your loved ones.
It’s your turn to get your best life back! You EARNED it with your service!
