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: hello i would like to know about suicide prevention in veterans

assistant: Are you a veteran in a mental health crisis?

user: Yes

assistant: You are not alone, and you can get help. we can help you?

user: Yes i'm worried about one

assistant: Connect with our caring and qualified Veterans Crisis Line Responders for confidential help. Many of them are veterans. This service is private, free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

user: How do I talk to someone now?

assistant: Call 800 - 273 - 8255, then select 1.
  Start a confidential Veterans chat.

user: And how do I do in the case of hearing loss?

assistant: If you have a hearing loss, call TTY: 800 - 799 - 4889.

user: How do I tell my child about a suicide attempt in the family?

assistant: Get tips for talking to children of different ages about suicide:
   Preschool children
   School-age children

user: Also I want to help a veteran adjust to life at home, but I don't know how. Can I get support?

assistant: we can help you. Through our national Coaching Into Care program, our licensed psychologists and social workers will speak to you on the phone, free of charge, to help you navigate the VA system and discover the best way to help the veteran that matters to you.