Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net, or send a text message to 838255 to receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. VA also provides support for Service members through the Military Crisis Line. Service members and their families and friends can call and text the Veterans Crisis Line numbers and can chat online at www.MilitaryCrisisLine.net/Chat.

Act Now

• Dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to talk to someone
• Start a confidential online chat session at
  www.VeteransCrisisLine.net/chat
• Send a text message to 838255 to connect to a VA responder
• Take a self-check quiz at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net/quiz
• If you or a Veteran you know is in crisis, find a facility near you
• Visit www.MilitaryCrisisLine.net if you are Active Duty, Reserve, or Guard
• Connect through chat, text, or TTY if you are deaf or hard of hearing