National Guard and Reserve refers to members of the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and US Coast Guard Reserve. Members of the National Guard and Reserve (NGR) and their family members are eligible for different TRICARE benefits depending on their status.
For questions regarding your NGR benefits, please call (877) 298-3408.
Non-network behavioral health specialists
TRICARE behavioral health programs and support
Military OneSource: (800) 342-9647
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline: 988*
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988*
You may qualify for early eligibility for TRICARE if you're issued delayed-effective-date active duty orders for more than 30 days or in support of a contingency operation. Eligibility begins on the date your orders are issued or 180 days before you report to active duty, whichever is later.
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