Crisis Resources
If you're in crisis, you don't have to figure this out alone.
The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7. You don't have to be enrolled in VA care to use it. You don't have to be in a uniform anymore.
The Veterans Crisis Line numbers — 988 (press 1), text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net — are in the bar at the top of every page on this site. One tap, every screen.
What to expect when you call
- —A trained responder picks up. Many are veterans themselves.
- —You don't have to identify yourself.
- —They will not call the police unless you ask them to or unless you're in immediate danger.
- —If you'd rather text or chat, those work the same way.
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