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24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255.
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Call 988 and select 1. Text 838255. Start a confidential chat. If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889. You can also take these actions: Call 911. Go to the nearest emergency room. Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn’t matter what your discharge status is or if you’re enrolled in VA health care.
In addition to calling the Veterans Crisis Line, Veterans and their supporters have the option to chat (VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat) or text (838255) to reach responders. With the Veterans Crisis Line chat or text feature, confidential crisis support is a click away.
Dial 988 then Press 1. Start a confidential chat. Text 838255. If you have hearing loss, call TTY: Dial 711 then 988. Overview. VA’s top clinical priority is preventing suicide among all Veterans. Suicide has no single cause and no one approach can end it—but prevention is possible, especially when Veterans find support before a crisis happens.
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive free, confidential support and crisis intervention available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Dial 988 then Press 1, text to 838255 or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
The Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. If you are concerned about the safety and well-being of a Veteran, stand by them. If you or a loved one has thoughts about death or suicide, dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255. Or you can chat with a trained counselor online at www.veteranscrisisline.net.