Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans Crisis Line
Formation2007
PurposeUnited States military veteran suicide prevention
Region
Nationwide
Websitehttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Formerly called
National Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline (2007–2011)

The Veterans Crisis Line is a United States–based crisis hotline for military veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers. The service is available 24/7 via the toll-free hotline number 988. Callers press 1 on their keypad to connect to the Veterans Crisis Line instead of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which shares the same number. It can also be reached by texting the SMS number 838255 or via online chat on the hotline's website.[1][2][3][4]

  1. ^ "About Us – Veterans Crisis Line". www.veteranscrisisline.net. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  2. ^ Whitten, Cheryl. "What Is the Veterans Crisis Line?". WebMD. Archived from the original on October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  3. ^ III, Leo Shane (2022-07-19). "New 988 suicide prevention hotline gives vets, troops an easier option for emergency care". Military Times. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  4. ^ "Suicide Prevention Hotline – Military Crisis Line". www.veteranscrisisline.net. Retrieved 2022-12-01.