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.

A Safety Plan can help Veterans facing a crisis. VA’s Safety Plan app was developed to help Veterans create their own unique Safety Plan.

Knowing how to talk about thoughts of suicide and when to reach out for support can make a lifesaving difference.

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

Jeff Bates is a psychologist, the director of Crisis Operations [...]

Vietnam Veteran Norman Wooten has handed out more than 4,000 Veterans Crisis Line cards to Veterans and others in need.

Although we officially recognize Suicide Prevention Month in September, suicide prevention goes deeper than just a month.

Veterans can care for their mental health with VA telehealth, mobile apps, video visits and other virtual tools.

The Strong Veterans Act of 2022 requires VA to conduct an annual Buddy Check Week. During the week of Oct. 16 to 20, all Veterans are invited to complete peer wellness, resiliency and S.A.V.E. training with a pledge to talk to 10 Veterans, families and caregivers and/or survivors. VA’s goal is to increase access to VA health and benefits, improve mental health, increase awareness on suicide prevention, decrease isolation and support peer networking.

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

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.

The first interaction many Veterans will have when they inquire about the care and benefits they have earned from their service are through VA Contact Centers.