Are you in crisis? Please call 1-800-273-TALK.
Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) veterans press 1, a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the Veterans Hotline. VA crisis counselors answer the call 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Some counselors are veterans and all counselors are trained to counsel veterans specifically.
- Call for yourself or someone you care about
- Free and confidential
- Available 24/7
- Help specifically for veterans
Veterans Chat
You can chat with a VA counselor live at any time. Veterans Chat is available here: http://www.veteranscrisisline.net.