Crisis Line for Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line

(Online and Telephone Only)
Washington, DC 20002

988

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38.9052763, -76.9815877

Contact Information

Main
988
TTY/TTD
(800) 799-4889
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Who We Are

Veterans Crisis Line offers a toll-free crisis line for Veterans.  There are several ways to get help: text to 988, confidential chat online, or call 988, press 1. 

Responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Some of the responders are Veterans themselves. The Veterans Crisis Line offers anonymous online chat services and in November 2011, a text-messaging service was added to provide another way for Veterans to connect with confidential, round-the-clock support.

Take a Veterans Self-Check Quiz  A VA Chat Responder will review it and leave a personal response, usually within  10-20 minutes. You will not be asked to provide your name or any other information that identifies you. You will be assigned a unique identifying number called a "Reference Code".

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Nationwide

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No

Available 24/7
Yes

Intake Process
Call the Crisis line at 988, Press 1, send a text to 988, or use the Veterans Chat to get online support anonymously on the website.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Telephone
988
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