The Military Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource for all service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and Veterans, even if they’re not enrolled in VA benefits or health care.
There's no charge and you decide how much information to share.
Accessible 24/7/365.
Many are Veterans who understand the challenges service members and their loved ones face.
The country code to reach the United States will be required for each of these numbers, depending on your location.
*Each of these numbers is assigned to a different U.S. Department of Defense Area of Responsibility. If you have trouble reaching the Veterans Crisis Line with the assigned number for the region you are calling from, try one of the other numbers.
Call +1 844-702-5495 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
Call +1 855-422-7719 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
Call +1 844-702-5493 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
If you’re calling outside the United States, Canada, or Mexico, and are off base, you’re responsible for long-distance international charges from your carrier, even if you’re dialing a toll-free number.
If you can’t reach the Veterans Crisis Line through phone dialing, you can use our chat service, which is available online in all locations with an internet connection at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
U.S. short codes, such as 838255, only work if you’re on a U.S.-based service provider with an international service plan that allows texting to U.S. short codes from outside the United States.
If you’re unsure about your plan or have questions, contact your service provider’s customer service for information on your plan and any additional charges. Note that even if your plan includes international texting, there may be limits on the number of texts you can send or receive. Check with your provider for details.
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No matter what you're experiencing, we have resources and support systems to help get your life back on track.
The Veterans Crisis Line is a confidential, secure resource. You choose whether to share personal information.
