Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families, reachable by dialing 988 and pressing 1, by text, or by chat.
Telehealth services available
About this listing
The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans, service members (including National Guard and Reserve), and their families and friends with qualified responders. Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or use the online chat.
It is a crisis service, not a treatment program. For substance use treatment options through the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans can contact their local VA medical center.
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Listing details
- Service categories
- Mental Health Services • Other Peer Support Resources • Family Support Services
- Services
- 24/7 crisis support by phone, text, and chat • Support for family members and friends • Referral to VA services
- Populations served
- Veterans • Families
- Age groups
- All ages
- Languages
- English • Spanish
- Payment options
- No cost to participant
- Insurance notes
- No insurance required.
- Accessibility
- Text and chat options available; details are published by the VA.
- Verification source
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs official website
- Last verified
- October 20, 2026
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