Contact crisis support now
Call, text or chat with the Veterans Crisis Line now. The service is available 24/7 to Veterans, service members and people concerned about them; VA enrollment is not required.
If life or health is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Outside the U.S., use the local emergency number.
Who this program may help
You can contact the service whether or not you use VA health care.
Read official eligibility instructionsChoose what you need
- Call 988 and press 1
Speak with a Veterans Crisis Line responder, 24 hours a day.
- Text 838255
Text with a responder, 24 hours a day.
- Start an online chat
Use the official Veterans Crisis Line chat.
- Overseas and accessibility contacts
Read the official instructions for calling from overseas and using a preferred relay service or TTY.