Veterans Crisis Line

This article helps Veterans use effective strategies to manage common stressors before they escalate into a suicide crisis.

Veterans can get emergency suicide care without being enrolled in VA benefits or VA health care under the COMPACT Act Emergent Suicide Care benefit.

VA addresses common misconceptions about suicide and mental health, replacing them with accurate information and hope for Veterans and their supporters.

Get support beyond the crisis call. Learn how SPCs help Veterans stay connected, find resources and navigate care with ongoing, compassionate follow-up.

Spotting warning signs, asking directly, listening with empathy, and connecting to support can help keep a Veteran safe during a suicide crisis.

An overview of simple life changes and daily habits Veterans can implement to protect against suicide risk.

Veteran supporters can use this resource guide to help decrease Veteran suicide risk.

In 2025, VA’s Office of Suicide Prevention shared resources, practical guidance, and insights for Veterans.

A clear overview of how Veterans and their supporters can use the Veterans Crisis Line for suicide prevention and ongoing support.

You don’t have to hit rock bottom to reach out. Veterans can find relief by exploring VA tools and resources designed for you, anytime and for any reason.

Peer support connects Veterans with Veterans who’ve been there—offering understanding, guidance, and hope through shared experience.

Checking in with Veterans, especially those who seem fine, can allow you to help connect them with support if they need it.