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Full Resource Name:
Veterans Crisis Line/Resource Locator
Address
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Veterans Admin, DC 20420
(800) 273-8255 x1
AKA:
Resource Locator
Description:
Provides a national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service for veterans who are in a suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Veterans seeking help can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press one to talk to a counselor. An online chat service for veterans in emotional distress is also available at http://veteranscrisisline.net. Veterans can chat online anonymously with a counselor 24 hours daily. Friends and family members of a veteran in crisis are also welcomed to use Veterans Chat. Website has extensive veterans resources including VA Homeless National Line.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
January 2, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Veterans Admin, DC 20420
Mailing
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, DC 20420
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(800) 273-8255 x1
Backdoor Number
(877) 424-3838
TTY/TDD
(800) 799-4889
Accessibility:
Not Applicable
Services
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Description
Provides a national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service for veterans who are in a suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Veterans seeking help can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press one to talk to a counselor. An online chat service for veterans in emotional distress is also available at http://veteranscrisisline.net. Veterans can chat online anonymously with a counselor 24 hours daily. Friends and family members of a veteran in crisis are also welcomed to use Veterans Chat. Website has extensive veterans resources including VA National Homeless Line and Resource Locator.
Hours
Suicide phone line and Veterans Chat: 24 hours daily
Eligibility
None
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
None
Languages
English and Spanish; Language line available
Service Area
Nationwide
Geography Served
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides a national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service for veterans who are in a suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Veterans seeking help can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press one to talk to a counselor. An online chat service for veterans in emotional distress is also available at http://veteranscrisisline.net. Veterans can chat online anonymously with a counselor 24 hours daily. Friends and family members of a veteran in crisis are also welcomed to use Veterans Chat. Website has extensive veterans resources including VA National Homeless Line and Resource Locator.
Hours
Suicide phone line and Veterans Chat: 24 hours daily
Eligibility
None
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
None
Languages
English and Spanish; Language line available
Service Area
Nationwide
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides a national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service for veterans who are in a suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Veterans seeking help can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press one to talk to a counselor. An online chat service for veterans in emotional distress is also available at http://veteranscrisisline.net. Veterans can chat online anonymously with a counselor 24 hours daily. Friends and family members of a veteran in crisis are also welcomed to use Veterans Chat. Website has extensive veterans resources including VA National Homeless Line and Resource Locator.
Hours
Suicide phone line and Veterans Chat: 24 hours daily
Eligibility
None
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
None
Languages
English and Spanish; Language line available
Service Area
Nationwide
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers