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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

988
Voice·

Veterans Crisis Line

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.

Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines | Veterans Crisis Line