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class="lazyload" /> <h3>Always Available</h3> <p>Accessible 24/7/365.</p> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 card-feature"> <img data-src="/media/eipj4dvs/icon-live-connection.svg" alt="" class="lazyload" /> <h3>Trained Counselors</h3> <p>Many are Veterans who understand the challenges service members and their loved ones face.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container card-feature-block" id="overseas"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 card-feature-block__heading"> <h2 class="vcl-heading vcl-heading--center vcl-heading--has-decoration">Calling from Overseas?</h2> <p>The country code to reach the United States will be required for each of these numbers, depending on your location.</p> <p>*Each of these numbers is assigned to a different U.S. Department of Defense Area of Responsibility. If you have trouble reaching the Veterans Crisis Line with the assigned number for the region you are calling from, try one of the other numbers.</p> </div> <div class="col-8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-auto col-md-6 card-feature card-feature--four-pack"> <h3>NORTHCOM:</h3> <p><a href="tel:988">Dial 988 then Press 1</a></p> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-auto col-md-6 card-feature card-feature--four-pack"> <h3>PACOM:</h3> <p>Call <a href="tel:1-844-702-5493">+1 844-702-5493</a> (off base)<br />or DSN 988 (on base)</p> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-auto col-md-6 card-feature card-feature--four-pack"> <h3>EUCOM:</h3> <p>Call <a href="tel:1-844-702-5495">+1 844-702-5495</a> (off base)<br />or DSN 988 (on base)</p> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-auto col-md-6 card-feature card-feature--four-pack"> <h3>CENTCOM: </h3> <p>Call <a href="tel:1-855-422-7719">+1 855-422-7719</a> (off base)<br />or DSN 988 (on base)</p> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-auto col-md-6 card-feature card-feature--four-pack"> <h3>AFRICOM:</h3> <p>Call <a href="tel:1-888-482-6054">+1 888-482-6054</a> (off base)<br />or DSN 988 (on base)</p> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-auto col-md-6 card-feature card-feature--four-pack"> <h3>SOUTHCOM:</h3> <p>Call <a href="tel:1-866-989-9599">+1 866-989-9599</a> (off base)<br />or DSN 988 (on base)</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-block"> <div class="container "> <div class="row"> <div class="col"> <p>If you鈥檙e calling outside the United States, Canada, or Mexico, and are off base, you鈥檙e responsible for long-distance international charges from your carrier, even if you鈥檙e dialing a toll-free number.</p> <p>If you can鈥檛 reach the Veterans Crisis Line through phone dialing, you can use our chat service, which is available online in all locations with an internet connection at <a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/?u=http-3A__VeteransCrisisLine.net_Chat&d=DwQGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Z_yawbtRkGM_m15NCs4lnSxGjzzVtyxVmerGZmjS_Lc&m=QW1HQdBdcbLHqc7NQiGyvXz3lVpPbZqb_4gysmNL2AD5RrzHT0-p5JScVHapj23t&s=RsaQ7CtOMBrm4XTqDDZ4o70AfH_8tAFwE3L9XI2aRPw&e=" data-anchor="?u=http-3A__VeteransCrisisLine.net_Chat&d=DwQGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Z_yawbtRkGM_m15NCs4lnSxGjzzVtyxVmerGZmjS_Lc&m=QW1HQdBdcbLHqc7NQiGyvXz3lVpPbZqb_4gysmNL2AD5RrzHT0-p5JScVHapj23t&s=RsaQ7CtOMBrm4XTqDDZ4o70AfH_8tAFwE3L9XI2aRPw&e=">VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat</a>.<br>U.S. short codes, such as 838255, only work if you鈥檙e on a U.S.-based service provider with an international service plan that allows texting to U.S. short codes from outside the United States.</p> <p>If you鈥檙e unsure about your plan or have questions, contact your service provider鈥檚 customer service for information on your plan and any additional charges. Note that even if your plan includes international texting, there may be limits on the number of texts you can send or receive. Check with your provider for details.</p> <p>聽</p> <p><img src="/media/wzqbf2on/spp-514-dod-areas-of-responsibility.jpg?width=800&height=420" alt="DoD Areas of Responsibility" width="800" height="420"></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-block__image"></div> </div> <div class="card-cta-block"> <div class="card-cta-block__bg"></div> <div class="container"> <div class="card-cta__wrap"> <a href="/signs-of-crisis/" aria-labelledby="card-cta-1546"></a> <div class="card-cta"> <p class="card-cta__card-title" id="card-cta-1546">Signs of Crisis</p> <p class="card-cta__card-text">Some behaviors can be a sign that a Veteran needs help. Learn to spot the warning signs of an emotional or mental health crisis.</p> <span></span> </div> </div> <div class="card-cta__wrap"> <a href="/find-resources/local-resources/" aria-labelledby="card-cta-1552"></a> <div class="card-cta"> <p class="card-cta__card-title" id="card-cta-1552">Local Resources</p> <p class="card-cta__card-text">No matter what you're experiencing, we have resources and support systems to help get your life back on track.</p> <span></span> </div> </div> <div class="card-cta__wrap"> <a href="/about/privacy-security/" aria-labelledby="card-cta-1551"></a> <div class="card-cta"> <p class="card-cta__card-title" id="card-cta-1551">Privacy and Security</p> <p class="card-cta__card-text">The Veterans Crisis Line is a confidential, secure resource. 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