Veterans in Crisis
You served. You still deserve support.
For veterans, service members, public-service communities, and everyone supporting them. You don’t need to prove service or answer anything to get help.
Talk with a trained crisis counselor.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is open to everyone in the U.S. and territories — whether or not you served, and whatever your VA eligibility. These open an external service.
On a computer without texting? Use your phone, or choose 988 web chat above.
Words to start a text optional
I'm struggling and would like someone to talk with.
You can copy these words, open your messaging app, and choose what to send. Nothing is sent by this website.
VA crisis & mental-health resources
Opens the VA’s official guidance, including “How do I talk to someone right now?” and VA crisis services. Text 988 above reaches the general 988 Lifeline; it is not a dedicated VA-only text line.
Choose your branch or service community
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