Know your rating. Know your benefits.

a community resource by
Revive Veteran Institute

General information only. This tool does not file claims, give legal advice, or represent you before the VA. Free help from VA-accredited Veterans Service Organizations is available at no cost.

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential support — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call

Dial 988, then Press 1

Free and confidential, 24/7.

Text

Text 838255

Text as much or as little as you want.

Chat online

Chat with a responder

No phone call needed.

You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care. No matter when, where, or how you served — no matter your discharge status.

TTY: dial 711, then 988 — or call 1-800-799-4889
In Spanish: dial 988 and press 2, or text AYUDA to 988
The older line still works: 1-800-273-8255, then Press 1

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

Peer support & ongoing help

Support that isn't a crisis line — counseling, peer specialists, and people who have been there.

You don't have to be in crisis to reach out.

Vet Centers ↗

No VA enrollment needed

Community-based counseling centers offering free, confidential readjustment counseling — including group and peer support. Many staff are veterans themselves.

Suicide Prevention Coordinators ↗

Every VA medical center has one. They connect veterans to counseling, services, and ongoing programs after a crisis contact.

VA Peer Support Specialists ↗

Veterans in recovery themselves, trained and certified to support others. Ask your VA care team or Vet Center to connect you.

Caregiver Support Line ↗

Support for family members and caregivers of veterans: 1-855-260-3274.

Coaching Into Care ↗

Free help for family and friends who want to encourage a veteran to seek care: 1-888-823-7458.

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans ↗

No VA enrollment needed

Free, confidential support for veterans facing housing instability: 1-877-424-3838.

Crisis information verified: 2026-07-23.

Get free, accredited help

A VSO can file and appeal your claim — at no cost

Accredited Veterans Service Organizations help veterans prepare and appeal claims for free. Find an accredited representative at VA.gov.

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In crisis? Dial 988, then Press 1

Call 988 Text 838255

Veteran Benefits Navigator

Know your rating. Know your benefits.

a community resource by
Revive Veteran Institute

General information only. This tool does not file claims, give legal advice, or represent you before the VA. Free help from VA-accredited Veterans Service Organizations is available at no cost.