Veterans/Military Crisis Line (VCL/MCL)
The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. Responders are also available 24/7 to help active-duty service members and their families and friends through a crisis through the Military Crisis Line.
VCL/MCL OCONUS access is available to Service members, veterans, and their families. The country code to reach the United States is required for each number and is dependent on the caller's location. Individuals calling from OCONUS, Canada, Mexico, or off an installation will be responsible for long-distance international charges from their respective carriers, even if dialing a toll-free number.
- Northern Command: Dial 988 then Press 1
- Indo-Pacific Command: Call +1 844-702-5493 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
- European Command: Call+ 1 844-702-5495 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
- Central Command: Call +1 855-422-7719 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
- Africa Command: Call +1 888-482-6054 (offbase) or DSN 988 (on base)
- Southern Command: Call+ 1 866-989-9599 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
Additional information can be found at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-helpnow/military-crisis-line/.
VCL/MCL CONUS access is available to Service members, veterans, and their families.
- Call: 988 and press 1
- Visit: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
- Chat: Text with a Crisis Line responder- Send a text message to 838255 or through (VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat).
The 988 Lifeline is a national network oflocal crisis centers. The 988 Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. If callers are unable to reach the crisis support through phone dialing, the chat service is available online in all locations with an internet connection.
988 Suicide and Crisis Line (Anyone in the United States):
- Call: 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- For Text Telephone (TTY) users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
- Visit: https://988lifeline.org/
- Chat: Text with a Crisis Line responder- Send a text message to 838255
Support is also available for relationship, family, or financial challenges. To access non crisis support (e.g.,relationship, family, or financial challenges). Service members and their immediate family can connect with MilitaryOneSource for free and confidential counseling 24/7 (CONUS: 800-342-9647; OCONUS: 800-342-9647 or 703-253-7599; or visit
https://www.militaryonesource.mil). TRICARE (https://www.tricare.mil or for OCONUS - https://www.tricare-overseas.com) can also connect DoD beneficiaries of the Military Health System to mental health and counseling services. Additionally, if you are a DoD civilian employee, DoD Employee Assistant Program provides resources,information, and confidential help 24/7 at 866-580-9046 (TTY: 711).