Veterans Affairs Suicide Hotline - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Eligibility
Open to all United States veterans, service members, the National Guard, National Reserve, and their family members and friends
Hours
24 hours/7 days a week
988 ext. 1
Voice
838255
Voice·
Text Veteran Text Line
Interpretation services
Interpreters available upon request
Application process
- Call; text; use online chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/chat- Contacts made by phone or text may also request a callback from a Veteran Crisis Line Responder
Service area
MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Hours of Operation
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
- Open Saturday or Sunday
Offers a free and confidential crisis hotline to veterans, service members, the National Guard, Reserve members, their families, as well as those who support them.Veterans can call press "1" to reach the VA hotline, staffed by trained responders, many of whom are veterans themselves, to assist in navigating the current crisis, make referrals to resources, or send out rescue teams based on need. Veterans who need immediate care are referred to their local VA Medical Center or the nearest emergency room.The website contains local and national resources for support.
Last Assured
09/11/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
National hotline staffed by suicide prevention call specialists providing free and confidential support for people in emotional or suicidal crisis, suicide prevention, and referrals to crisis resources. Also, offers a specialized line to support veterans, active military, and their families.