Mental health support
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Veterans Crisis Line provides mental health and/or substance use services for eligible residents. Services may include crisis intervention, counseling, psychiatric care, and peer support.
Who qualifies
A quick look at who this program is designed to help.
For veterans and military families
Open to all veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their family members and friends. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care or benefits to use the Veterans Crisis Line.
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How it works
No application needed. Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. You can also text 838255 or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Confidential support is available 24/7.
Ready for the next step?
Visit the program’s website for current instructions. Your matches will be here when you return.