If you\u2019ve seen ads for the Veterans Crisis Line, it\u2019s because we want every Veteran to know: You can reach out anytime. Trained responders are ready 24\/7\u2014to listen, support and help you find a path forward, no matter what you\u2019re facing.<\/p>\n
Established in 2007 with 14 responders answering phone calls, today the Veterans Crisis Line has more than 1,100 responders ready to support Veterans with a call, chat or text 24\/7\/365.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re real people, specially trained to immediately help Veterans through any challenge, big or small, with compassion, zero judgment and confidential support.<\/p>\n
Veterans Crisis Line responders can support you through anything, whether you\u2019re dealing with a tough transition, relationship issues, financial stress, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or just a nagging feeling that something feels off. You don\u2019t have to have the right words. You don\u2019t even have to know what you need. You just have to reach out and get the conversation started.<\/p>\n
To reach the Veterans Crisis Line, Dial 988 then Press 1<\/a>, chat online<\/a> at VeteransCrisisLine.net\/Chat, or text 838255<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n While the Veterans Crisis Line is designed to offer immediate support, your responder can also connect you with resources, like a local suicide prevention coordinator (SPC) at your nearest VA. Every VA medical center across the country has an SPC who can walk you through what\u2019s next and help you find the care or services that are right for you.<\/p>\n Family members, caregivers and friends can use the Veterans Crisis Line, too. Sometimes the people who know you best see the signs before you do.<\/p>\n If you want to know more about the Veterans Crisis Line, including how to get support after your conversation with a responder, check out VeteransCrisisLine.net.<\/p>\n Looking for counseling, benefits help or other services near you? The Veterans Crisis Line\u2019s Resource Locator<\/a> makes it easy. Simply enter your city, state or zip code to find the nearest VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, Vet Centers, SPCs and Veterans Benefits Administration offices.<\/p>\n You can also explore the National Resource Directory<\/a> to find support for things like employment, housing, transportation, education and homeless assistance. There are real paths forward and real people who want to help you find them.<\/p>\n It\u2019s OK if you\u2019re not sure what you should do to start. The Veterans Self-Check Assessment<\/a> can help you check in on how you\u2019re really doing. It\u2019s private, anonymous and only takes about 10 minutes. Just answer a few questions about how you\u2019ve been feeling lately, like if you\u2019ve been stressed, anxious or have had trouble sleeping or concentrating.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re done, you can submit your answers and get a personal response from a trained Veterans Crisis Line responder. You choose whether to follow up. Either way, they\u2019re available if you want to take the next step. You\u2019re in control the whole time.<\/p>\n You can also review the <\/a>Signs of Crisis<\/a> to learn what to watch for in yourself or another Veteran you care about. Spotting the signs early can help you take action before things escalate.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re having a tough day or feel like you\u2019re at your limit, support is just a call, click or text away. You don\u2019t have to wait until things get worse. Reach out. Talk to someone. The Veterans Crisis Line is here to listen, support and help you through it.<\/p>\nFind support close to home<\/h2>\n
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