Suicide Prevention Hotlines | Veterans Crisis Line/Resource Locator
810 Vermont Avenue NW, Veterans Admin, DC 20420
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice - Main Number
Languages
English and Spanish; Language line available
Application process
None
Fees
None
Service area
Nationwide
Description
Provides a national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service for veterans who are in a suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Veterans seeking help can dial 988 and press one to talk to a counselor. An online chat service for veterans in emotional distress is also available at veteranscrisisline.net. Veterans can chat online anonymously with a counselor 24 hours daily. Friends and family members of a veteran in crisis are also welcomed to use Veterans Chat. Website has extensive veterans resources including VA Homeless National Line.
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Providing organization
U S Department of Veteran Affairs
Provides oversight for a variety of veteran services: medical care, health insurance, hospitals, retirement facilities, vet centers, and assistance with burial.