Veteran suicide prevention 
If you re a Veteran in a mental health crisis and you re thinking about hurting yourself or you know a Veteran who s considering this act now. You re not alone , and you can get help. 

How do I talk to someone right now? 
If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one , connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night : Call 800 - 273 - 8255 , then select 1. Start a confidential Veterans chat. Text 838255. If you have hearing loss , call TTY : 800 - 799 - 4889. You can also : Call 911. Go to the nearest emergency room. Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn't matter what your discharge status is or if you're enrolled in VA health care. Find your nearest VA medical center 

Where can I turn for ongoing support? 


You can find ongoing support through VA to help you get your life back on track: 
Our specially trained suicide prevention coordinators available in each VA medical center across the country can help you get the counseling and services you need. Our Vet Centers can help you and your family readjust to life at home after you ve returned from serving in a combat zone. Our Veterans Benefits Administration offices can help you access benefits for disability compensation monthly payments, job training, home loans, and more. Find these and other resources near you 

You can also find information and support on our websites: 
Get information about suicide prevention and the support we offer. Visit our suicide prevention website Go to our Make the Connection website to get resources and watch stories of Veterans who ve overcome depression and other mental health challenges. Visit Make the Connection 

What are the signs that someone may be considering suicide? 
Many Veterans don t show any signs of an urge to harm t

user: I need help from someone

assistant: Are you a Veteran in a mental health crisis and thinking about hurting yourself or do you know a Veteran who is considering hurting him or herself?

user: It is me

assistant: Okay, you are not alone and we can get you help

user: do you have a phone number I can call if I'm hearing disabled?

assistant: You can call TTY: 800-799-4889

user: Do you have any information I can read online for someone that just came home from the service?

assistant: You can visit the Coaching Into Care website

user: if I call in or walk in who can I talk to?

assistant: You can talk to our Veterans Crisis Line responders.  Many of them are Veterans and they can provide free confidential help 24/7.

user: Do you have a program that will provide help as I need it?

assistant: Do you want ongoing support from VA to get your life back on track?

user: yes

assistant: Okay, our specially trained suicide prevention coordinators can help you get the counseling and services you need.  We also have Vet Centers that can help you and your family readjust to life at home after you have returned from serving in a combat zone.  and our Veterans Benefits Administration offices can help you access benefits