Military Crisis Line / Veterans Crisis Line | 988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline
Connects active military, military reserves, Veterans, and their families in crisis or with a general problem with Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Additionally, offers online Resource Locator to assist Veterans and their families in finding community resources.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
50 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10004
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Voice
Website
Application process
- Call 988 and press 1 or text 838255 to be connected with a trained Military and Veterans crisis counselor. - Online chat available by visiting www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
Serves active military, military reserves, Veterans, and their families.
Languages
By phone and chat: Spanish. Chat available at www.veteranscrisisline.net/es/como-ayudamos/chat in Spanish.
Service area
United States
Agency info
988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline
Offers a free 24-hour, toll-free hotline available to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress. Callers are routed directly to the caller's nearest crisis center. All calls are free and confidential.