Veterans Crisis Line

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I am a Veteran. VA gave me the opportunity to connect with people who are looking out for me and really care. -Pete Martinez, U.S. Marine Corps, 1989-1993
I am a Veteran. VA gave me the opportunity to connect with people who are looking out for me and really care. -Pete Martinez, U.S. Marine Corps, 1989-1993
I am a Veteran. Calling the confidential Veterans Crisis Line can help. I know. -Mark Soper, U.S. Army, 1983-2005
I am a Veteran. VA gave me the opportunity to connect with people who are looking out for me and really care. -Pete Martinez, U.S. Marine Corps, 1989-1993
Everyone always told me evverything was going to be okay. Calling the Veterans Crisis Line helped that become a reality. -Cassandra Heil, U.S. Marine Corps, 2003-2011
I am a Veteran. Calling the confidential Veterans Crisis Line can help. I know. -Mark Soper, U.S. Army, 1983-2005

Welcome to the Veterans Crisis Line Website

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.

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