Some callers are having intermittent trouble accessing the 988 then press 1 Veterans Crisis Line. We are monitoring closely and working to get this fixed immediately.

  • Calling your local VA facility and then press 7
  • Click on   www.VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat to chat
  • Text 838255 to text the VCL
  • Call 988 but instead of pressing 1, wait for a non-VCL responder to answer and they will assist

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If you’re a Veteran in crisis or know someone who is, Dial 988 then Press 1 for immediate support.

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