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  • The Veterans Crisis Line is ready to support all Veterans

    The Veterans Crisis Line is ready to support all Veterans

    The Veterans Crisis Line is for all Veterans. You’re never taking a spot from someone else. Call, chat, or text anytime for support that’s always here.

  • Suicide prevention: Veterans Crisis Line

    Suicide prevention: Veterans Crisis Line

    Veterans Crisis Line trained responders are ready to help Veterans with suicide prevention and crisis resources no matter what they’re going through.

  • Beyond the call: Understanding the Veterans Crisis Line

    Beyond the call: Understanding the Veterans Crisis Line

    This article tells Veterans and their supporters exactly what happens when they call, chat or text with Veterans Crisis Line responders.

  • Veterans Crisis Line is here for all Veterans

    Veterans Crisis Line is here for all Veterans

    The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential, 24/7 resource for all Veterans.

  • A year in: Dial 988 then Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line

    A year in: Dial 988 then Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line

    Since launch, Veterans Crisis Line staff have fielded nearly one-million contacts. This includes over 750,000 calls, an increase of 12.5% from the same timeframe from the previous year and with an average speed to answer of 9.37 seconds.

  • What to expect when you call the Veterans Crisis Line

    What to expect when you call the Veterans Crisis Line

    Veterans are never alone. If you’re going through a tough time or having thoughts of suicide, the Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7.

  • New Veterans Crisis Line number – Dial 988 then Press 1

    New Veterans Crisis Line number – Dial 988 then Press 1

    Spread the word: New Veterans Crisis Line number. Dial 988 then Press 1. A shorter, easier-to-remember way to get support quickly.

  • A new, easier-to-remember Veterans Crisis Line number

    A new, easier-to-remember Veterans Crisis Line number

    A shorter, three-digit number provides an easier-to-remember way to access the Veterans Crisis Line. You are not alone.

  • Veterans Crisis Line helps identify, support Veterans in crisis

    Veterans Crisis Line helps identify, support Veterans in crisis

    The Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255) continues to expand and evolve to find the most effective ways to serve.

  • The Veterans Crisis Line is here for you

    The Veterans Crisis Line is here for you

    You have questions about the Veterans Crisis Line; we have answers. You are not alone and the Veterans Crisis Line is here to support you.

  • Veterans Crisis Line reaches out with caring letters

    Veterans Crisis Line reaches out with caring letters

    Caring Letters Program sends messages with simple expressions of care and concern to Veterans who use VA health care and contact crisis line.

  • VA recruitment video shines light on Veterans Crisis Line responders

    VA recruitment video shines light on Veterans Crisis Line responders

    Any one of us can have a setback in life [...]

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If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

  • Call 988 and press 1
  • Text to 838255
  • Chat confidentially now
  • Call TTY if you have hearing loss 1-800-799-4889

Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net.

Last updated September 9, 2025

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