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Crisis support options

Phone

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support for veterans and service members in crisis. Trained VA responders are available around the clock.

Call 988, then press 124 hours a day, 7 days a week

Pressing 1 connects you directly to a VA responder who understands military experience.

Text

Crisis Text Line

Text-based crisis support for veterans who prefer not to call.

Text 83825524 hours a day, 7 days a week
Chat

VA Crisis Chat

Online chat with a trained VA crisis responder. No account required.

Start a chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Location

Vet Center Walk-In

Vet Centers offer in-person, confidential counseling. No appointment or VA enrollment needed for eligible veterans.

Find your nearest Vet CenterHours vary by location. Many offer evening and weekend hours.

Based on Publicly listed Veterans Crisis Line (988, press 1) and VA.gov suicide-prevention resources. This page is a free community resource. We are not VA-accredited and do not file claims or provide legal advice (per 38 U.S.C. § 5904).

Last reviewed: April 2026 · Next review: October 2026

Maintained by: Veterans Benefits Navigator editorial team. Every citation links to a primary federal or state source. See editorial standards and our privacy posture.

Primary sources: Veterans Crisis Line, VA.gov suicide prevention, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

This page provides information about publicly available crisis resources. We are not accredited agents, attorneys, or claims agents, and do not file claims or provide legal advice per 38 U.S.C. § 5904. If you are in crisis, please use the resources listed above.