Veterans Crisis Line

50 Broadway 19th Floor New York, NY 10004 VeteransCrisisLine.net
Dial 988 & Press 1 or Text 838255
988

Primary Services
General Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Suicide Prevention Hotlines

Description
A free, confidential, nationwide resource, available 24/7, that connects Veterans in crisis and their loved ones with specially trained crisis responders. Veterans don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect with crisis support.

Veterans Crisis Line responders provide continuing care after the call via chat or text, and can refer Veterans to a local suicide prevention coordinator (SPC). Available in each VA medical center across the country, SPCs can connect Veterans to the counseling and services they need.

Responders can also help active-duty service members and their loved ones through the Military Crisis Line; see Intake for details. Service members can Dial 988 and Press 1, chat online at MilitaryCrisisLine.net, or send a text to 838255 to receive free, confidential support.

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Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Eligibility
Veterans, military service members, and their loved ones nationwide.

Intake Process
Veterans and their loved ones can dial 988 then press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net, or text 838255.

Military service members and their loved ones can dial 988 and press 1, chat online at MilitaryCrisisLine.net, or text 838255.

Program Fees
None.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Accessibility
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can chat with a Veterans Crisis Line responder by:
- Sending a text message to 838255
- Sending a message via online chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net or MilitaryCrisisLine.net

Date of Official Change
Apr 16, 2024