Veterans Crisis Line

Kristina Derro

Veterans Disability Lawyer

There are few phone numbers that the public as a whole has memorized, but it’s time to add one more to the list: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. By dialing these numbers one reaches the Veterans Crisis Line, a resource that the importance of which cannot be overstated.

The line (formally known as the National Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline) is a service dedicated to helping Veterans in their times of need. Calling the line relays you to a caring professional that is specially trained and experienced with listening and assisting Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Launched in 2007, the Veterans Crisis Line has answered more than 500,000 calls and made more than 18,000 life-saving rescues.

The Veterans Crisis Line has a website, http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/, where anonymous online chatting is available, and a texting service where help can be found by sending a message to 838255. These services can be used by Veterans, family members, friends, or even those encountering a Veteran who they believe could use the service. All of the above are free of charge and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

If you’re a Veteran, or are close to a Veteran who needs help, we encourage you to use the Veterans Crisis Line.

To learn more, please visit: http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you have questions in the area of veterans disability law, contact Kristina Derro at (800) 693-4800.