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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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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
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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.