The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends throughout the United States 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.
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free and confidential source of mental health support and referrals, available 24/7/365.