Veterans Crisis Line

Connect with the 24/7 confidential Veterans Crisis Line to reach qualified responders with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are veterans themselves and you don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. Dial 988 then Press “1”, chat online or text 838255.

Veterans Suicide Prevention Resource

One simple action can help save the life of a person having thoughts of suicide: preventing access to firearms or other lethal means. Creating time and distance between a person with suicidal thoughts and access to a means of self-harm can allow the period of heightened risk to pass.

Discussing secure firearm storage with an at-risk veteran can sometimes be challenging. While it’s important to acknowledge the importance of firearm ownership to veterans, there are options and plans for securely storing and protecting household firearms that can help reduce the risk of suicide. Check out our Veteran Suicide Prevention Resource.