Veterans Crisis Line

AKA:

988

Description:

*National Veterans Crisis Line is a part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
*Veterans or current service members who follow the prompt to press 1 after dialing the number are transferred to the Veterans Crisis Line
*Veterans Crisis Line provides suicide and crisis counseling, as well as information and referrals on multiple issues and programs related to veterans, current service members and their families
*Veterans who do Not press 1 reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline which routes the call to the nearest crisis hotline or center in the national network of more than 160 crisis centers
*Persons also have the option of a confidential live veterans chat via the website or by texting to 838255

Intake Process:

Call, listen for prompt and press option 1

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English, Spanish

Eligibility:

Veterans, current service members or friends and family experiencing a mental health crisis or needing information and referrals on Veterans programs

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 18, 2023

Geographies Served

• Serves All Areas