Chat | Veterans Crisis Line

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en-us"> <head> <title>Chat | Veterans Crisis Line</title> <meta charset="UTF-8"> <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge,chrome=1"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1"> <meta name="Description" content="Free, 24/7, confidential support is a click away. Our chat responders are available 24/7 to provide support and connect you with resources." /> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" /> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Chat – Veterans Crisis Line" /> <meta name="twitter:description" content="Free, 24/7, confidential support is a click away. Our chat responders are available 24/7 to provide support and connect you with resources." /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://vcl-production-prod-umbraco-delivery2024.azurewebsites.net/media/tcijhvai/spp-334-meta-image-change-request.jpg" /> <meta property="og:image:width" content="1024" /> <meta property="og:image:height" content="512" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vcl-production-prod-umbraco-delivery2024.azurewebsites.net/get-help-now/chat/" /> <meta property="og:type" content="website" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Chat – Veterans Crisis Line" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Free, 24/7, confidential support is a click away. Our chat responders are available 24/7 to provide support and connect you with resources." /> <meta property="fb:app_id" content="320886898074854" /> <link rel="shortcut icon" type="image/vnd.microsoft.icon" href="/visuals/css-assets/favicon/favicon.ico" /> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/visuals/css-assets/favicon/favicon-32x32.png" /> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/visuals/css-assets/favicon/favicon-16x16.png" /> <link rel="apple-touch-icon-precomposed" sizes="180x180" href="/visuals/css-assets/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" /> <link rel="canonical" href="https://vcl-production-prod-umbraco-delivery2024.azurewebsites.net/get-help-now/chat/" /> <meta name="application-name" content="Veterans Crisis Line" /> <meta name="theme-color" content="#fff" /> <meta name="msapplication-TileColor" content="#fff" /> <meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="~/visuals/css-assets/favicon/mstile-144x144.png" /> <meta name="msapplication-square70x70logo" content="~/visuals/css-assets/favicon/mstile-70x70.png" /> <meta name="msapplication-square150x150logo" content="~/visuals/css-assets/favicon/mstile-150x150.png" /> <meta name="msapplication-wide310x150logo" content="~/visuals/css-assets/favicon/mstile-310x150.png" /> <meta name="msapplication-square310x310logo" content="~/visuals/css-assets/favicon/mstile-310x310.png" /> <link rel="manifest" href="/visuals/css-assets/favicon/manifest.json?v=BJ_WB6Y9GYABrGUChlhb_SE-L5ftT6SfilxaCJkUt10" />  <script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/html5shiv/3.7.3/html5shiv-printshiv.js"></script> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/css/small.min.css?v=wzSZakuk123KOaMKbwbKZ5RmEST2OXl0J-vBLqAIxX8" /> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen and (min-width: 768px)" href="/css/medium.min.css?v=sY-B6lA8gonJTKbRejfAEZBQqA45Qdu0R4JWbrmwFXM" /> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen and (min-width: 992px)" href="/css/large.min.css?v=bvuJi7eXVJhD2ffyJvPmb9WuGmIqeFn6pHlj-CISoQY" /> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen and (min-width: 1200px)" href="/css/xlarge.min.css?v=Y0OBLKTx8YIXGDXbxNQcbRj5xpUAqoNUEQLuPMfFHnA" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://use.typekit.net/gur2obn.css">  <script> (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-M6PPQQ9');</script>  </head> <body>  <noscript> <iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-M6PPQQ9" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe> </noscript>  <div class="skip-nav"> <a class="hidden" href="#skip">SKIP NAVIGATION</a> </div> <nav class="navbar navbar-expand-lg" aria-label="Primary Navigation"> <div class="container"> <div class="navbar__content"> <a class="navbar-brand" href="/"><img src="/media/bouctk0g/vcl-988_hoz_rgb.svg" alt="Veterans Crisis Line Logo"></a> <button class="navbar-toggler" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#vclNavbar" aria-controls="vclNavbar" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Toggle navigation"><span class="navbar-toggler-icon"></span>Menu</button> </div> <div class="collapse navbar-collapse" id="vclNavbar"> <div class="navbar__top-bar"> <div class="navbar__button"> <a class="btn btn--icon btn--phone btn--primary" href="tel:988">Dial 988 then Press 1</a> <p class="navbar__button-desc"><b>or Text</b> <a href="sms:838255">838255</a></p> </div> <div class="navbar__button"> <a class="btn btn--icon btn--chat btn--primary" href="/get-help-now/chat/">Chat </a> </div> <div class="navbar__button"> <a class="btn btn--icon btn--text btn--primary" href="sms:838255">Text </a> </div> </div> <ul class="navbar-nav"> <li class="nav-item dropdown"> <div class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" id="menu1" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">How We Help</div> <div class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="menu1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="/get-help-now/call/">Call</a> <a class="dropdown-item" href="/get-help-now/chat/">Chat</a> <a class="dropdown-item" href="/get-help-now/text/">Text</a> <a class="dropdown-item" href="/get-help-now/military-crisis-line/">Military Crisis Line</a> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link" href="/signs-of-crisis/">Signs of Crisis</a> </li> <li class="nav-item dropdown"> <div class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" id="menu3" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">Resources and Support</div> <div class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="menu3"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="/find-resources/local-resources/">Local Resources</a> <a class="dropdown-item" href="/find-resources/veteran-support/">Veteran Support</a> <a class="dropdown-item" href="/find-resources/spread-the-word/">Spread the Word</a> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item dropdown"> <div class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" id="menu4" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">About</div> <div class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="menu4"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="/about/what-is-988/">What is 988?</a> <a class="dropdown-item" href="/about/how-it-works/">How It Works</a> <a class="dropdown-item" href="/about/privacy-security/">Privacy & Security</a> <a class="dropdown-item" href="/about/about-us/">About Us</a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </nav> <div class="sticky-footer"> <div class="sticky-footer__wrap"> <a class="btn btn--icon btn--phone btn--primary btn--size-xs" href="tel:988" id="skip">Call</a> <a class="btn btn--icon btn--chat btn--primary btn--size-xs" href="/get-help-now/chat/">Chat </a> <a class="btn btn--icon btn--text btn--primary btn--size-xs" href="sms:838255">Text</a> </div> </div> <div class="hero"> <div class="container"> <nav aria-label="breadcrumb"> <ol class="breadcrumb"> <li class="breadcrumb-item"> <a href="/">Home</a> </li> <li class="breadcrumb-item active"> Chat </li> </ol> </nav> <h1 class="vcl-heading vcl-heading--has-decoration vcl-heading--larger">Chat</h1> <p>Free, 24/7, confidential support is a click away. The Veterans Crisis Line can help even if you鈥檙e not enrolled in VA benefits or health care.</p> <a class="btn btn--short btn--less-rounded btn--icon btn--icon-white-md btn--chat btn--size-md btn--swoop-bg btn--block btn--primary btn--text-left" target="_blank" href="https://www.my.vavet.sites.va.gov/vclchat"> Chat <span class="btn-text-extra btn-text-extra--small">online</span> </a> <div class="hero__btn-desc"> <p>By clicking the button above, you accept the<span> </span><a href="/get-help-now/chat/chat-terms-of-service/" title="Chat Terms of Service" data-anchor="#">terms of service</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="infographic-list"> <div class="container"> <div class="infographic-list__content-wrap"> <h2 class="infographic-list__headline">What to Expect</h2> <p class="infographic-list__desc">If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, crisis chat is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.</p> <ol class="infographic-list__graphic-wrap"> <li class="infographic-list__item"> <div class="circle-graphic"> <div class="circle-graphic__img-wrap"> <img data-src="/media/3f1b3zap/chat.svg" alt="" class="lazyload" /> </div> </div> <p class="infographic-list__item-desc"><p>A caring VA responder will join the chat, ready to listen and help.</p></p> </li> <li class="infographic-list__item"> <div class="circle-graphic"> <div class="circle-graphic__img-wrap"> <img data-src="/media/grofdrth/responder.svg" alt="" class="lazyload" /> </div> </div> <p class="infographic-list__item-desc"><p>The responder will ask a few questions, such as whether you or the Veteran or service member you鈥檙e concerned about may be in immediate danger or at risk for suicide.</p></p> </li> <li class="infographic-list__item"> <div class="circle-graphic"> <div class="circle-graphic__img-wrap"> <img data-src="/media/bmnalgji/speech-bubbles.svg" alt="" class="lazyload" /> </div> </div> <p class="infographic-list__item-desc"><p>The chat is free and confidential, and you decide how much information to share.</p></p> </li> <li class="infographic-list__item"> <div class="circle-graphic"> <div class="circle-graphic__img-wrap"> <img data-src="/media/5okjka4e/connection.svg" alt="" class="lazyload" /> </div> </div> <p class="infographic-list__item-desc"><p>Support doesn't end with your conversation. Our responders can connect you with the resources you need.</p></p> </li> <li class="infographic-list__item"> <div class="circle-graphic"> <div class="circle-graphic__img-wrap"> <img data-src="/media/5nxbfcqt/calendar.svg" alt="" class="lazyload" /> </div> </div> <p class="infographic-list__item-desc"><p>Afterward you may be connected with your local suicide prevention coordinator, who will contact you the next business day for continued support.</p></p> </li> </ol> </div> <div class="infographic-list__right-img"> <img data-src="/media/4wklibo5/chat-img.jpg" alt="" class="lazyload" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="call-chat-text-cta"> <div class="container"> <div class="call-chat-text-cta__content"> <div class="row call-chat-text-cta__row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <h3 class="">Other Ways to Reach the Veterans Crisis Line</h3> <div class="call-chat-text-cta__desc"> <p>If you're experiencing a crisis or supporting someone who is, the Veterans Crisis Line can help.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 call-chat-text-cta__right"> <a class="btn btn--less-rounded btn--icon btn--icon-white-md btn--phone btn--size-md btn--swoop-bg btn--block btn--primary btn--text-left" href="tel:988"> Dial 988 then Press 1 </a> <a class="btn btn--less-rounded btn--icon btn--icon-white-md btn--text btn--size-md btn--swoop-bg btn--block btn--primary btn--text-left" href="sms:838255"> Text <span class="btn-text-extra btn-text-extra--small">838255</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-cta-block"> <div class="card-cta-block__bg"></div> <div class="container"> <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. You choose whether to share personal information.</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> </div> <footer class="footer"> <div class="footer__wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="footer__content"> <h2>Get Help Now</h2> <div class="row footer__buttons"> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 footer__button-single"> <a class="btn btn--less-rounded btn--icon btn--phone btn--arrow btn--size-md btn--icon-bg btn--secondary" href="tel:988">Call</a> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 footer__button-single"> <a class="btn btn--less-rounded btn--icon btn--chat btn--arrow btn--size-md btn--icon-bg btn--secondary" href="/get-help-now/chat/">Chat </a> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 footer__button-single"> <a class="btn btn--less-rounded btn--icon btn--text btn--arrow btn--size-md btn--icon-bg btn--secondary" href="sms:838255">Text</a> </div> </div> <div class="footer__numbers"> <h3>Calling from Overseas?</h3> <div class="footer__numbers-row"> <div class="footer__numbers-col"> <h4>NORTHCOM:</h4> <p><a href="tel:988">Dial 988 then Press 1</a></p> </div> <div class="footer__numbers-col"> <h4>PACOM:</h4> <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="footer__numbers-col"> <h4>EUCOM:</h4> <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="footer__numbers-col"> <h4>CENTCOM: </h4> <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="footer__numbers-col"> <h4>AFRICOM:</h4> <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="footer__numbers-col"> <h4>SOUTHCOM:</h4> <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 class="footer__rtf"> <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. (see the <a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/military-crisis-line/">Military Crisis Line page</a> for more details about overseas calling)</p> </div> <div class="row footer__nav"> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 footer__nav-col"> <h3>Find Resources</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/find-resources/local-resources/">Local Resources</a></li> <li><a href="/find-resources/veteran-support/">Veteran Support</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 footer__nav-col"> <h3>About Us</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/about/about-us/">About Us</a></li> <li><a href="/about/how-it-works/">How It Works</a></li> <li><a href="/about/what-is-988/">What is 988?</a></li> <li><a href="/about/privacy-security/">Privacy and Security</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 footer__nav-col"> <h3>Show Support</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.va.gov/reach/spm/" target="_blank">Reach Out</a></li> <li><a href="/find-resources/spread-the-word/">Spread the Word</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <a class="footer__conversion-btn" href="/es/como-ayudamos/chat/">Ver sitio in español</a> <a href="https://www.va.gov/"> <img data-src="/media/fchbbqkz/va-parent-seal-horiz_logo_all-ko.png" alt="U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Logo" class="lazyload" /> </a> <div class="footer__rtf"> <p>Your personal information and phone number will be used only for referral to local care with your permission, in case of emergency, or as required by law. <a rel="noopener" href="/get-help-now/text/" target="_blank">View the full terms of service.</a></p> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.va.gov/vulnerability-disclosure-policy/" target="_blank">View the Vulnerability Disclosure Policy.</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer> <script integrity="sha256-xNzN2a4ltkB44Mc/Jz3pT4iU1cmeR0FkXs4pru/JxaQ=" crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.5.0.min.js"></script> <script> if (typeof jQuery == 'undefined') { document.write('<script src="~/js/jquery.js"\>\<\/script\>'); } </script> <script src="/js/main.js?v=qEyqXnl77U9R68Yrle83qfUTlNuWCydi-5KwMJpeiqQ"></script>  <script async defer src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=AIzaSyDJ70tSePvN-J4AipnL3nVt73rSPQOfXD8&libraries=places&callback=window.initializeMap"></script> </body> </html>

CINXE.COM

Chat | Veterans Crisis Line