Crisis help, right now
Free, confidential support 24/7 for Veterans, service members and families.
If you or a Veteran you know is in crisis, help is available right now. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to get help.
Calls, texts and chats are answered by trained responders, many of whom are Veterans themselves.
Key facts and current amounts
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Veterans Crisis Line (call) Verified
Dial 988, then press 1
What the official source says
“Dial 988 then Press 1”
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Veterans Crisis Line (text) Verified
Text 838255
What the official source says
“Text 838255”
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Veterans Crisis Line (TTY) Verified
Use your relay service or dial 711, then 988
What the official source says
“dial 711 then 988”
How to get it
- CallDial 988, then press 1.
- TextText 838255.
- ChatChat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net.
- EmergencyIf you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Official links
Help in your state
Your state veterans agency can help you apply for federal benefits for free and tell you about state-only benefits.