Hotlines

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988 then press 1

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

RAINN

800-656-4673

RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

DoD Safe Helpline

877-995-5247

Managing the effects of sexual assault and beginning to heal can be difficult, but you are not alone. Safe Helpline is here to provide a variety of different services and resources to support you at any point in your healing journey. Whether you are looking for crisis support, responders on your base or installation, information about reporting options, or just someone to talk to, Safe Helpline is here for you. Safe Helpline services are all 100% anonymous, confidential, and secure.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

800-787-3224

24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline

800-959-8277

The TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline consists of a network of trained professionals who are on call for you 24/7. Whether you are in emotional crisis, need to connect with TAPS resources and programs, or just want to remind yourself that you are a part of a loving, supportive family, call TAPS at 800-959-TAPS (8277), and know we’re here for you.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

GI Rights Hotline

877-447-4487

The GI Rights Hotline provides accurate, helpful counseling and information on military discharges, AWOL and UA, and GI Rights. GI Rights Network is a private, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that answers thousands of calls from military personnel and their families.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

MyVA411

1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411, option 9)  

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors can now report incidents of sexual assault or sexual harassment at by calling 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411, option 9). 

Whenever someone calls the hotline, they will be able to confidentially report incidents of sexual assault or harassment that occur at VA facilities. The call center will be ready to answer the phones 24/7, and follow-up health care and support will also be made available to those in need.

Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors are also encouraged to report incidents of sexual harassment or sexual assault as soon as they occur, including while they are still at the VA facility.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Vets4Warriors

855-838-8255

Vets4Warriors peer-to-peer support network connects people, information, ideas, and resources to generate powerful solutions for members of the military and veteran communities. They are 100% staffed by trained veterans and members of the military community, their families, or caregivers.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

IAVA's Quick Reaction Force

855-917-2743

IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force leverages best-in-class research, data, and resources to empower veterans. We believe that national resources are the best path forward for veterans and have partnered with nonprofits who have been vetted to do great work. We use our research to create better lives for veterans nationwide.

Call 855-91RAPID today. QRF’s services are all remote and easily accessible.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

NVF Lifeline for Vets

877-995-5247

Talk to a Veteran you can Trust

They need someone to talk to, someone who understands, someone they can trust. When they call our Lifeline for Vets™ - 888-777-4443 - they reach another veteran of America’s armed forces. Speaking to another Veteran who “gets it” is crucial for a soldier who has returned to the homeland he or she has defended only to feel like “a stranger in a strange land” – full of fear, wracked with depression and on the verge of despair.

Its Up to US

(888) 724-7240

The Department of Defense reported 40,000 cases of domestic violence between 2015 and 2019, 74% of which were physically violent—a higher rate than in civilian families. Many instances go unreported. Exposure to violence can lead to mental health challenges, like anxiety and stress, and increased feelings of fear and lower self-esteem. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call 911 or the The Access and Crisis Line Line at (888) 724-7240 for support 24/7

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

877-424-3838

Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans. Family members, friends and supporters can also use this confidential resource.

Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Counselors can provide information about local VA homeless programs, health care and other services in the area.