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  • Handling PTSD during the holidays

    Handling PTSD during the holidays

    According to psychologist Michael Terman, as many as 60 million [...]

  • ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live Event with AMVETS discusses suicide prevention

    ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live Event with AMVETS discusses suicide prevention

    VA and AMVETS recently hosted an #ExploreVA Facebook Live event on suicide prevention to discuss how to support Veterans in need of help.

  • #BeThere: Committing yourself to prevent suicide among women Veterans

    #BeThere: Committing yourself to prevent suicide among women Veterans

    Suicide is preventable. We can all help someone who may be at risk through simple actions that can make a big difference. Our actions can save a life.

  • Veterans Crisis Line to open third call center in Topeka, Kansas

    Veterans Crisis Line to open third call center in Topeka, Kansas

    The new call center, expected to open this fall, will give VCL the additional capacity as VA expands the “automatic transfer” function to its Community Based Outpatient Clinics and Vet Centers.

  • Be there for Veterans this Suicide Prevention Month

    Be there for Veterans this Suicide Prevention Month

    During Suicide Prevention Month and year round, help VA let people know that preventing suicide starts with this simple act of support: Be There.

  • Finding help and hope with a 3 a.m. call to Veterans Crisis Line

    Finding help and hope with a 3 a.m. call to Veterans Crisis Line

    Veteran finds help and hope with a 3 a.m. call to the Veterans Crisis Line

  • Helping Veterans, one hug at a time

    Helping Veterans, one hug at a time

    Three people, two Veterans, one goal – “Bring awareness to [...]

  • What happens on the other end: Veterans Crisis Line

    What happens on the other end: Veterans Crisis Line

    The Veterans Crisis Line is an anonymous call center designed [...]

  • A Day in the Life of a Veterans Crisis Line Responder

    A Day in the Life of a Veterans Crisis Line Responder

    Responders stand ready 24/7, every day of the year, serving Veterans as their family – because trauma doesn’t take a holiday.

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Last updated March 6, 2026

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