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Suicide Prevention & Support Resources in Broward, Florida

Local programs that serve Broward, plus statewide, nationwide, phone, text and online resources.

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  • Red Star Foundation — Suicide Prevention and Red Star Families

    • Current Military
    • Veterans
    • First Responders
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF included (general)

    501(c)(3) nonprofit · Navigation & family support · Nationwide

    Free first Banner and Service Pin for eligible Red Star Families; video storytelling, nonclinical peer connection, outreach, suicide-prevention education and referrals.

    Who it serves
    Current military; Veterans; First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Red Star Banner and Service Pin; Red Star Voices; Red Star Pledge; Peer-to-Peer Network; education and family connection
    Contact
    727-977-6161 (general office — not a crisis hotline)
    Service area
    Nationwide — headquartered in Clearwater, FL; Nationwide — all 50 states; D.C. and territorial intake to confirm
    Eligibility and limits
    No emergency/crisis intervention or licensed clinical therapy provided by Red Star; contact to confirm program eligibility and availability. Code Red and RedTALK not yet live.
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Free
    Official website for Red Star Foundation — Suicide Prevention and Red Star Families (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    • Current Military
    • Veterans
    • First Responders
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF included (general)

    National crisis service · Crisis & urgent help · Serves this state

    Immediate suicide or mental health crisis; emergency access.

    Who it serves
    Current military; Veterans; First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Phone/text/chat
    Contact
    Call or text 988
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide; Alabama — Service-area route; Alaska — Service-area route; Arizona — Service-area route; Arkansas — Service-area route; California — Service-area route; Colorado — Service-area route; Connecticut — Service-area route; Delaware — Service-area route; Georgia — Service-area route; Hawaii — Service-area route; Idaho — Service-area route; Illinois — Service-area route; Indiana — Service-area route; Iowa — Service-area route; Kansas — Service-area route; Kentucky — Service-area route; Louisiana — Service-area route; Maine — Service-area route; Maryland — Service-area route; Massachusetts — Service-area route; Michigan — Service-area route; Minnesota — Service-area route; Mississippi — Service-area route; Missouri — Service-area route; Montana — Service-area route; Nebraska — Service-area route; Nevada — Service-area route; New Hampshire — Service-area route; New Jersey — Service-area route; New Mexico — Service-area route; New York — Service-area route; North Carolina — Service-area route; North Dakota — Service-area route; Ohio — Service-area route; Oklahoma — Service-area route; Oregon — Service-area route; Pennsylvania — Service-area route; Rhode Island — Service-area route; South Carolina — Service-area route; South Dakota — Service-area route; Tennessee — Service-area route; Texas — Service-area route; Utah — Service-area route; Vermont — Service-area route; Virginia — Service-area route; Washington — Service-area route; West Virginia — Service-area route; Wisconsin — Service-area route; Wyoming — Service-area route; District of Columbia — Service-area route; Puerto Rico — Service-area route; Guam — Service-area route; U.S. Virgin Islands — Service-area route; American Samoa — Service-area route; Northern Mariana Islands — Service-area route
    Eligibility and limits
    Universal
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Official national crisis pathway verified. Ready for editorial review. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • Veterans Crisis Line

    • Current Military
    • Veterans
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Crisis & urgent help · Serves this state

    No VA enrollment required; responds to veteran-related crisis.

    Who it serves
    Current military; Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Phone/text/chat
    Contact
    988 then press 1; text 838255
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide; Alabama — Service-area route; Alaska — Service-area route; Arizona — Service-area route; Arkansas — Service-area route; California — Service-area route; Colorado — Service-area route; Connecticut — Service-area route; Delaware — Service-area route; Georgia — Service-area route; Hawaii — Service-area route; Idaho — Service-area route; Illinois — Service-area route; Indiana — Service-area route; Iowa — Service-area route; Kansas — Service-area route; Kentucky — Service-area route; Louisiana — Service-area route; Maine — Service-area route; Maryland — Service-area route; Massachusetts — Service-area route; Michigan — Service-area route; Minnesota — Service-area route; Mississippi — Service-area route; Missouri — Service-area route; Montana — Service-area route; Nebraska — Service-area route; Nevada — Service-area route; New Hampshire — Service-area route; New Jersey — Service-area route; New Mexico — Service-area route; New York — Service-area route; North Carolina — Service-area route; North Dakota — Service-area route; Ohio — Service-area route; Oklahoma — Service-area route; Oregon — Service-area route; Pennsylvania — Service-area route; Rhode Island — Service-area route; South Carolina — Service-area route; South Dakota — Service-area route; Tennessee — Service-area route; Texas — Service-area route; Utah — Service-area route; Vermont — Service-area route; Virginia — Service-area route; Washington — Service-area route; West Virginia — Service-area route; Wisconsin — Service-area route; Wyoming — Service-area route; District of Columbia — Service-area route; Puerto Rico — Service-area route; Guam — Service-area route; U.S. Virgin Islands — Service-area route; American Samoa — Service-area route; Northern Mariana Islands — Service-area route
    Eligibility and limits
    Military and supporters
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for Veterans Crisis Line (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Official national crisis pathway verified. Ready for editorial review. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • Crisis Text Line

    • Veterans
    • First Responders
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF included (general)

    Nonprofit · Crisis & urgent help · Serves this state

    Text-based support; not military-only.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Text/chat
    Contact
    Text HOME to 741741
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide
    Eligibility and limits
    Universal
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for Crisis Text Line (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • COPLINE

    • First Responders
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF specialized program

    Nonprofit · Crisis & urgent help · Serves this state

    Retired law-enforcement peer listeners; confidential 24/7.

    Who it serves
    First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Peer hotline
    Contact
    800-267-5463
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide; Alabama — Service-area route; Alaska — Service-area route; Arizona — Service-area route; Arkansas — Service-area route; California — Service-area route; Colorado — Service-area route; Connecticut — Service-area route; Delaware — Service-area route; Georgia — Service-area route; Hawaii — Service-area route; Idaho — Service-area route; Illinois — Service-area route; Indiana — Service-area route; Iowa — Service-area route; Kansas — Service-area route; Kentucky — Service-area route; Louisiana — Service-area route; Maine — Service-area route; Maryland — Service-area route; Massachusetts — Service-area route; Michigan — Service-area route; Minnesota — Service-area route; Mississippi — Service-area route; Missouri — Service-area route; Montana — Service-area route; Nebraska — Service-area route; Nevada — Service-area route; New Hampshire — Service-area route; New Jersey — Service-area route; New Mexico — Service-area route; New York — Service-area route; North Carolina — Service-area route; North Dakota — Service-area route; Ohio — Service-area route; Oklahoma — Service-area route; Oregon — Service-area route; Pennsylvania — Service-area route; Rhode Island — Service-area route; South Carolina — Service-area route; South Dakota — Service-area route; Tennessee — Service-area route; Texas — Service-area route; Utah — Service-area route; Vermont — Service-area route; Virginia — Service-area route; Washington — Service-area route; West Virginia — Service-area route; Wisconsin — Service-area route; Wyoming — Service-area route; District of Columbia — Service-area route; Puerto Rico — Service-area route; Guam — Service-area route; U.S. Virgin Islands — Service-area route; American Samoa — Service-area route; Northern Mariana Islands — Service-area route
    Eligibility and limits
    Law enforcement and loved ones
    SOF eligibility
    SOF-FOCUSED — Check program SOF component (component verification required)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for COPLINE (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • Vets4Warriors

    • Current Military
    • Veterans
    • SOF included (general)

    Peer support program · Peer & community · Serves this state

    Ongoing confidential peer support before or during difficulties.

    Who it serves
    Current military; Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Veteran peer phone/chat
    Contact
    855-838-8255
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide
    Eligibility and limits
    Military community
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for Vets4Warriors (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline

    • Veterans
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF included (general)

    Nonprofit · Grief & surviving families · Serves this state

    24/7 TAPS survivor helpline; peer connections and loss support.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Family helpline/peer support
    Contact
    800-959-8277
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Remote statewide; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide; Alabama — Service-area route; Alaska — Service-area route; Arizona — Service-area route; Arkansas — Service-area route; California — Service-area route; Colorado — Service-area route; Connecticut — Service-area route; Delaware — Service-area route; Georgia — Service-area route; Hawaii — Service-area route; Idaho — Service-area route; Illinois — Service-area route; Indiana — Service-area route; Iowa — Service-area route; Kansas — Service-area route; Kentucky — Service-area route; Louisiana — Service-area route; Maine — Service-area route; Maryland — Service-area route; Massachusetts — Service-area route; Michigan — Service-area route; Minnesota — Service-area route; Mississippi — Service-area route; Missouri — Service-area route; Montana — Service-area route; Nebraska — Service-area route; Nevada — Service-area route; New Hampshire — Service-area route; New Jersey — Service-area route; New Mexico — Service-area route; New York — Service-area route; North Carolina — Service-area route; North Dakota — Service-area route; Ohio — Service-area route; Oklahoma — Service-area route; Oregon — Service-area route; Pennsylvania — Service-area route; Rhode Island — Service-area route; South Carolina — Service-area route; South Dakota — Service-area route; Tennessee — Service-area route; Texas — Service-area route; Utah — Service-area route; Vermont — Service-area route; Virginia — Service-area route; Washington — Service-area route; West Virginia — Service-area route; Wisconsin — Service-area route; Wyoming — Service-area route; District of Columbia — Service-area route; Puerto Rico — Service-area route; Guam — Service-area route; U.S. Virgin Islands — Service-area route; American Samoa — Service-area route; Northern Mariana Islands — Service-area route
    Eligibility and limits
    Military/veteran loss
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

    • Veterans
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Benefits, financial & housing · Serves this state

    24/7 support for homelessness or imminent housing insecurity.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Housing line/navigation
    Contact
    877-424-3838
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide; Alabama — Service-area route; Alaska — Service-area route; Arizona — Service-area route; Arkansas — Service-area route; California — Service-area route; Colorado — Service-area route; Connecticut — Service-area route; Delaware — Service-area route; Georgia — Service-area route; Hawaii — Service-area route; Idaho — Service-area route; Illinois — Service-area route; Indiana — Service-area route; Iowa — Service-area route; Kansas — Service-area route; Kentucky — Service-area route; Louisiana — Service-area route; Maine — Service-area route; Maryland — Service-area route; Massachusetts — Service-area route; Michigan — Service-area route; Minnesota — Service-area route; Mississippi — Service-area route; Missouri — Service-area route; Montana — Service-area route; Nebraska — Service-area route; Nevada — Service-area route; New Hampshire — Service-area route; New Jersey — Service-area route; New Mexico — Service-area route; New York — Service-area route; North Carolina — Service-area route; North Dakota — Service-area route; Ohio — Service-area route; Oklahoma — Service-area route; Oregon — Service-area route; Pennsylvania — Service-area route; Rhode Island — Service-area route; South Carolina — Service-area route; South Dakota — Service-area route; Tennessee — Service-area route; Texas — Service-area route; Utah — Service-area route; Vermont — Service-area route; Virginia — Service-area route; Washington — Service-area route; West Virginia — Service-area route; Wisconsin — Service-area route; Wyoming — Service-area route; District of Columbia — Service-area route; Puerto Rico — Service-area route; Guam — Service-area route; U.S. Virgin Islands — Service-area route; American Samoa — Service-area route; Northern Mariana Islands — Service-area route
    Eligibility and limits
    Housing risk; veteran
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • 211 Community Resource Network

    • Veterans
    • First Responders
    • SOF included (general)

    Public-benefit network · Benefits, financial & housing · Serves this state

    Food, housing, bills, community resources; local referrals.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Local resource referrals
    Contact
    Call 211
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide; Alabama — State selection needed; Alaska — State selection needed; Arizona — State selection needed; Arkansas — State selection needed; California — State selection needed; Colorado — State selection needed; Connecticut — State selection needed; Delaware — State selection needed; Georgia — State selection needed; Hawaii — State selection needed; Idaho — State selection needed; Illinois — State selection needed; Indiana — State selection needed; Iowa — State selection needed; Kansas — State selection needed; Kentucky — State selection needed; Louisiana — State selection needed; Maine — State selection needed; Maryland — State selection needed; Massachusetts — State selection needed; Michigan — State selection needed; Minnesota — State selection needed; Mississippi — State selection needed; Missouri — State selection needed; Montana — State selection needed; Nebraska — State selection needed; Nevada — State selection needed; New Hampshire — State selection needed; New Jersey — State selection needed; New Mexico — State selection needed; New York — State selection needed; North Carolina — State selection needed; North Dakota — State selection needed; Ohio — State selection needed; Oklahoma — State selection needed; Oregon — State selection needed; Pennsylvania — State selection needed; Rhode Island — State selection needed; South Carolina — State selection needed; South Dakota — State selection needed; Tennessee — State selection needed; Texas — State selection needed; Utah — State selection needed; Vermont — State selection needed; Virginia — State selection needed; Washington — State selection needed; West Virginia — State selection needed; Wisconsin — State selection needed; Wyoming — State selection needed; District of Columbia — State selection needed
    Eligibility and limits
    Area/service specific
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for 211 Community Resource Network (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov

    • Veterans
    • First Responders
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Peer & community · Serves this state

    Find mental health and substance-use providers; listings are not endorsements.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Treatment locator
    Contact
    Online
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Remote / statewide; Alabama — Service-area route; Alaska — Service-area route; Arizona — Service-area route; Arkansas — Service-area route; California — Service-area route; Colorado — Service-area route; Connecticut — Service-area route; Delaware — Service-area route; Georgia — Service-area route; Hawaii — Service-area route; Idaho — Service-area route; Illinois — Service-area route; Indiana — Service-area route; Iowa — Service-area route; Kansas — Service-area route; Kentucky — Service-area route; Louisiana — Service-area route; Maine — Service-area route; Maryland — Service-area route; Massachusetts — Service-area route; Michigan — Service-area route; Minnesota — Service-area route; Mississippi — Service-area route; Missouri — Service-area route; Montana — Service-area route; Nebraska — Service-area route; Nevada — Service-area route; New Hampshire — Service-area route; New Jersey — Service-area route; New Mexico — Service-area route; New York — Service-area route; North Carolina — Service-area route; North Dakota — Service-area route; Ohio — Service-area route; Oklahoma — Service-area route; Oregon — Service-area route; Pennsylvania — Service-area route; Rhode Island — Service-area route; South Carolina — Service-area route; South Dakota — Service-area route; Tennessee — Service-area route; Texas — Service-area route; Utah — Service-area route; Vermont — Service-area route; Virginia — Service-area route; Washington — Service-area route; West Virginia — Service-area route; Wisconsin — Service-area route; Wyoming — Service-area route; District of Columbia — Service-area route; Puerto Rico — Service-area route; Guam — Service-area route; U.S. Virgin Islands — Service-area route; American Samoa — Service-area route; Northern Mariana Islands — Service-area route
    Eligibility and limits
    Provider-specific
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators

    • Veterans
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Peer & community · Serves this state

    Local prevention, referrals and suicide-loss support connections.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Local coordinators
    Contact
    Contact nearest VA medical center
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide
    Eligibility and limits
    Discuss with local VA coordinator
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • VA Vet Center Suicide-Loss Bereavement Counseling

    • Current Military
    • Veterans
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Grief & surviving families · Serves this state

    No-cost outreach, counseling and referrals; suicide death explicitly included.

    Who it serves
    Current military; Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Professional grief counseling
    Contact
    877-927-8387
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide via Vet Centers; Alabama — Service-area route; Alaska — Service-area route; Arizona — Service-area route; Arkansas — Service-area route; California — Service-area route; Colorado — Service-area route; Connecticut — Service-area route; Delaware — Service-area route; Georgia — Service-area route; Hawaii — Service-area route; Idaho — Service-area route; Illinois — Service-area route; Indiana — Service-area route; Iowa — Service-area route; Kansas — Service-area route; Kentucky — Service-area route; Louisiana — Service-area route; Maine — Service-area route; Maryland — Service-area route; Massachusetts — Service-area route; Michigan — Service-area route; Minnesota — Service-area route; Mississippi — Service-area route; Missouri — Service-area route; Montana — Service-area route; Nebraska — Service-area route; Nevada — Service-area route; New Hampshire — Service-area route; New Jersey — Service-area route; New Mexico — Service-area route; New York — Service-area route; North Carolina — Service-area route; North Dakota — Service-area route; Ohio — Service-area route; Oklahoma — Service-area route; Oregon — Service-area route; Pennsylvania — Service-area route; Rhode Island — Service-area route; South Carolina — Service-area route; South Dakota — Service-area route; Tennessee — Service-area route; Texas — Service-area route; Utah — Service-area route; Vermont — Service-area route; Virginia — Service-area route; Washington — Service-area route; West Virginia — Service-area route; Wisconsin — Service-area route; Wyoming — Service-area route; District of Columbia — Service-area route; Puerto Rico — Service-area route; Guam — Service-area route; U.S. Virgin Islands — Service-area route; American Samoa — Service-area route; Northern Mariana Islands — Service-area route
    Eligibility and limits
    Relationship and death criteria
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for VA Vet Center Suicide-Loss Bereavement Counseling (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: VA suicide-bereavement eligibility official. Ready for editorial review. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

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This is a curated national starting directory compiled by Red Star Foundation on 2026-10-17. It does not list every state, county, city, tribal, hospital, faith-based or private resource. A listed website is not confirmation of staffing, intake, eligibility, licensure or cost. Red Star Foundation does not operate these services. Survivors are not automatically eligible for VA, PSOB, scholarship or line-of-duty benefits because a death was a suicide.

Learn more about veteran suicide prevention, support for Red Star Families, sharing a story through Red Star Voices, and the Peer-to-Peer Network.