Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line provides immediate free confidential support for veterans service members National Guard Reserve members and their families available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year. Caring qualified responders many of whom are veterans themselves provide crisis intervention and connect callers with local VA resources. The service is available by phone text and online chat. Veterans don't need to be enrolled in VA benefits or healthcare to access this critical support. The Veterans Crisis Line has helped millions of veterans since 2007 and works to prevent veteran suicide through immediate intervention and follow-up support coordination with local suicide prevention coordinators.