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Crisis Support Resources

You are not alone. Help is available right now — free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families. Available 24/7, 365 days a year. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits to call.

Call 988, Press 1 Text 838255 Online Chat

Immediate Safety Steps

  1. 1If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
  2. 2Remove access to lethal means if possible and safe to do so.
  3. 3Stay with the person — do not leave them alone.
  4. 4Call the Veterans Crisis Line: 988, Press 1.
  5. 5Go to your nearest emergency room if needed.

Additional Crisis & Mental Health Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

National crisis line for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Available 24/7.

Call 988 Text 988 Website

Crisis Text Line

Free, 24/7 text-based mental health support. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Text HOME to 741741 Website

VA Mental Health Services

The VA provides a full range of mental health services including same-day mental health care at VA facilities. Call your local VA or the Veterans Crisis Line.

Call VA Benefits VA Mental Health

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders. Available 24/7.

Call SAMHSA Website

Military OneSource

Free, confidential support for service members and their families, including mental health counseling referrals.

Call Military OneSource Website

Reaching out takes courage. You are not alone.

Many veterans and service members have found their way through difficult times with the right support. Help is available right now, and it is okay to ask for it.