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Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families — available 24/7.

Free, confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families — available 24/7. This is an original summary; full details, eligibility, and current figures are available at the official source linked below. Veterans First Watch is independent and not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Eligibility

Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and people who support them. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care.

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