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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Military Crisis Line / Veterans Crisis Hotline | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

50 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10004

Eligibility

Serves active military, military reserves, Veterans, and their families.

Required documents

None.

Hours

24 hours a day/7 days a week.
(800) 273-8255
Voice·

voice | 24/7 Crisis Hotline - Dial 988

Languages

By phone: Spanish.

Application process

  • Call 988 and press 1 or text 838255 to be connected with a trained Military and Veterans crisis counselor.
  • Online chat available by visiting www.veterancrisisline.net.

Fees

None.

Service area

United States
Connects active military, military reserves, Veterans, and their families in crisis or with a general problem with Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

Last Verified

08/30/2024

Providing organization

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Offers a free 24-hour, toll-free hotline available to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress. Callers are routed directly to the caller's nearest crisis center. All calls are free and confidential.

Data provided by

Lifeline Lake County 211
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