Ever Since The Veteran Crisis Line Was Launched Two Years Ago, Nearly Two Million Calls And Texts Have Been Answered

The Veterans Crisis Line has maintained an average call response time of 9.17 seconds. There are also options for Spanish-language talk, text, and chats.

Any veteran or veteran’s family member can dial the crisis line for confidential support all year round at any time of day or night.

The two-year anniversary of the crisis hotline represents a significant achievement in efforts to prevent suicide deaths among veterans through free, confidential support.

This year, the anniversary has occurred simultaneously with the 2024 VA/DOD Suicide Prevention Conference in Portland, Oregon. The event brings together over 2,000 allies, leaders, and experts across the nation.

Today, over 1,000 responders help veterans who seek support through the hotline. To reach responders, dial 988, then press 1, text 838255, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.

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Ever Since The Veteran Crisis Line Was Launched Two Years Ago, Nearly Two Million Calls And Texts Have Been Answered

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