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Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines | Veterans Crisis Line

Eligibility
Veterans; Friends or family members of veterans.
Required documents
None
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
800-799-4889
Voice·

TTY

988
Voice·

Veterans Crisis Line

838
Voice·

Text

Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Dial 9-8-8 and then press '1', or send a text to 838255, or chat online from the website.
Fees
No Fees
Nationwide 3-digit dialing code for individuals experiencing a crisis or any other kind of emotional distress, including those related to suicide, mental health and/or substance use.
Date of Last Formal Update
12/31/2025
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
Providing organization
988 Lifeline
Nationwide 3-digit dialing code for individuals experiencing a crisis or any other kind of emotional distress, including those related to suicide, mental health and/or substance use.