United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Resource Name:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Crisis Line
address
810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20420
Eligibility
Any veteran, their families, and friends can call - they do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits to use the crisis line.
(612) 535-9988
Voice
(800) 827-1000
Voice
Application process
If in need of immediate help, contact the Veteran Crisis / Suicide Prevention crisis line at (612) 535-9988.
Fees
Free
Site Service Area
Nationwide
Other Information
Specialization
- Veteran
Crisis lines provide immediate support to help ensure a person's safety and help them take the next steps toward resolving a problem.
Crisis intervention hotlines/helplines are available through telephone, email, chat, text or other communication methods.
MORE INFORMATION
This toll-free, confidential resource connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders.
- Veterans and their loved ones can call 988 and Press 1, send a text message to 838255 or chat online.
- Take a self-check quiz.
- Use their resource locator to discover the suicide prevention resources in your area, including VA medical centers and Suicide Prevention Coordinators.
- Visit the Military Crisis Line if you are Active Duty, Reserve or National Guard.
- For support for deaf and hard of hearing call 711 then 988.
Last Update
07/09/2026
Providing organization
United States Department of Veterans Affairs