Health & crisis support Official page read in full
Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential, 24/7 support: dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
VeteransActive duty, Guard and ReserveMilitary families
What the official page says
- The Veterans Crisis Line page says support is free, confidential and available 24/7, and that it can help even if you are not enrolled in VA benefits or health care.
- Dial 988 then press 1. Text 838255 or use online chat. TTY: use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
- The page lists separate overseas numbers by Department of Defense region.