Military Crisis Line

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​​​The Military Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource for all service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and Veterans, even if they’re not enrolled in VA benefits or health care.​​ If you or someone you know is in a crisis, there is help – contact the Veterans/Military Crisis Line. Dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255​External Link, or chat online with a qualified responderExternal Link.​


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Calling from Overseas?

The country code to reach the Unit​​ed States will be required for each of these numbers, depending on your location.​


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NORTHCOM:

Dial 988 then Press 1





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EUCOM:

Call +1 844-702-5495 (off base)

or DSN 988 (on base)​​

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CENTCOM:

Call +1 855-422-7719 (off base)

or DSN 988 (on base)​




SOUTHCOM:

Call +1 866-989-9599 (off base)

or DSN 988 (on base)

AFRICOM:

Call +1 888-482-6054 (off base)

or DSN 988 (on base)




PACOM:

Call +1 844-702-5493 (off base)

or DSN 988 (on base)​

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Map of the COCOMs​
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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 Military Crisis Line pageExternal Link​ for more details about overseas calling).​​

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Signs of Crisis​​​External Link​

The end of a relationship. Loss of a job. Housing instability. Feeling a loss of purpose. At some point, everyone will face a ch​allenge. Some of those challenges may develop into a crisis. Recognizing a crisis in yourself or those you care about can help you know when to find support.​​