AKA:
VCL
Description:
A suicide prevention hotline that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
December 15, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
50 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(800) 273-8255 x1
Text 838255 for Veterans Crisis Line
TEXT
TTY
(800) 799-4889
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
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Description
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. - Online Crisis Chat Service: Routes chat visitors to a subnetwork of crisis centers accredited in providing online emotional support.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call Or Text For Service or Online Crisis Chat:
Languages
Spanish, other interpretation available
Service Area
United States
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Missouri
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