Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line provides 24/7 confidential support to Veterans, service members, and their families facing emotional crises or considering suicide, managed by the **Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)**.
Goals
- Offer immediate crisis intervention and support to Veterans in distress.
- Provide resources and connections to ongoing care and support services.
- Ensure that help is accessible to all Veterans, regardless of their enrollment status in VA health care.
- Reduce Veteran suicide rates by making help readily available.
Sponsor
- *United States Department of Veterans Affairs* (VA)
- *VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention* (OMHSP)
Creation
The Veterans Crisis Line was established in 2007 following the passage of the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act. It was initially known as the National Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline before being renamed in 2011.
Funding
Funding for the Veterans Crisis Line comes from the VA's budget specifically allocated for mental health and suicide prevention services. Exact funding amounts are not publicly detailed, but it is part of the VA's commitment to mental health support, subject to annual appropriations.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is **Director** of the Veterans Crisis Line within the VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
Website
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Social Media Accounts
No specific accounts for the Veterans Crisis Line, but updates might be shared through:
- https://twitter.com/VAMentalHealth Twitter (X): @VAMentalHealth
Wikipedia Article
No specific Wikipedia article exists for the "Veterans Crisis Line." Information might be found under broader topics like Department of Veterans Affairs or Veteran suicide in the United States.