SUICIDE HELP

🚨IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS: CALL 988 then press 1, or call 877-267-6030 NOW 🚨

⚠️ Important Notice: Intermittent 988 Access Issues

The VA has been informed that some limited callers are having intermittent trouble accessing the 988 Hotline. This can directly impact veterans who are trying to reach the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 988 and then pressing 1, so we're monitoring closely, and the federal government is working to get this fixed immediately.

The VA is putting up alerts across its websites and social media to ensure that veterans in need know how to reach us. Additionally, we will work across the federal government to do everything we can to identify and reach any Veterans who may have had trouble accessing the VCL.

Veterans Crisis Line - How to Reach Help

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Veterans Crisis Line - Direct

877-267-6030

Veterans can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing this number anytime!

Available 24/7/365

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988 Crisis Line

988

Call 988, then press 1

(Note: Some callers may experience intermittent access issues)

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MyVA411

1-800-MYVA411

Call and press 7 to reach crisis support

Additional Ways to Reach the Veterans Crisis Line

💬 Text Support

838255

Veterans can text the crisis line at this number for confidential support via text message.

💻 Online Chat

VeteransCrisisLine.net/chat

Access confidential crisis support through online chat, available 24/7.

📱 TTY (Hearing Loss)

800-799-4889

If you have hearing loss, call TTY at this number for specialized support.

You Can Also Take These Immediate Actions

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Call 911

Emergency services are available immediately in your area.

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Go to ER

Visit the nearest emergency room for immediate medical attention.

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VA Medical Center

Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It does not matter what your discharge status is or if you are enrolled in VA health care.

You Are Not Alone

If you need support, do not wait; the help is ready!

We're here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Important Information for Veterans in Crisis

The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders through a hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 988 then press 1, or call 877-267-6030.

You deserve support:

  • The Veterans Crisis Line is confidential, free, and available 24/7
  • You do NOT need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care
  • Your discharge status does NOT matter
  • Support is available for veterans, service members, National Guard, Reservists, and their families
  • The crisis line is staffed by qualified responders who understand military culture

Remember: Help is Always Available

Whether you're experiencing thoughts of suicide, emotional distress, or just need someone to talk to, the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You served your country with honor – now let us serve you.

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