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Suicide Prevention Hotlines | Veterans Crisis Line/Resource Locator

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.

Physical Address

810 Vermont Avenue NW, Veterans Admin, DC 20420

Hours

Suicide phone line and Veterans Chat: 24 hours daily

Voice

988

Main Number

Application process

None

Fee

None

Required documents

None

Eligibility

None

Languages

English and Spanish; Language line available

Service area

Nationwide

Agency info

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.

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