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What is the veteran crisis hotline?

What is the veteran crisis hotline?

1-800-273-8255
And when those walls are broken down, they’re much more likely to contact us when they truly are in crisis.” The Veterans Crisis Line can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-800-273-8255 and pressing 1, or by texting 838-255 or engaging via the Crisis Line’s website.

What does the VA hotline do?

The White House VA Hotline conducts immediate warm hand offs for at-crisis risk Veterans needing the services of the Veterans Crisis Line. Trends identified by the hotline will be used to rapidly respond to systemic inefficiencies and empower VA employees to resolve Veteran concerns quickly.

When did the Veterans Crisis Line start?

2007
Since its launch in 2007, the Veterans Crisis Line has answered more than 5.6 million calls and initiated the dispatch of emergency services to callers in crisis more than 204,000 times.

What is military hotline?

A hotline is a direct telephone line connection between two parties. “The inauguration was attended by ground commanders of the respective Armies and a message of friendship and harmony was exchanged through the Hotline,” the Army said in a statement.

Is a veteran?

A veteran is a former member of the Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) who served on active duty and was discharged under conditions, which were other than dishonorable. (Reservists called to active duty by Executive Order qualify as veterans.)

How do I find out what my VA benefits are?

Once I’m signed in, how do I check my VA claim or appeal status?

  1. Go to your “My VA” dashboard. You’ll find the link for this dashboard in the top right corner of the page once you’re signed in.
  2. Scroll down to the “Track Claims” section.
  3. Click on the “View Status” button for a specific claim.

Who do I complain to about the VA?

Contact the Hotline

  • Phone: 1 (800) 488-8244. Monday–Wednesday and Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) or Thursday between 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
  • Fax: 1 (202) 495-5861.
  • Mail: VA Inspector General Hotline (53H) 810 Vermont Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20420.

How do I contact the VA representative?

Agency Details

  1. Website: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  2. Contact: Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  3. Local Offices: Find Facilities and Services Near You.
  4. Toll Free: 1-800-827-1000.
  5. TTY: 1-800-829-4833.
  6. Forms: Department of Veterans Affairs Forms.

Is a hotline free?

The relationship between these different types of telephone numbers is confusing; an emergency hotline number can be a toll free number, but toll free numbers aren’t always emergency hotline numbers. The first thing to know about both types of numbers is this: They can be called at no cost to the caller.

What is a warmline?

A Warmline is a peer-run hotline that offers callers emotional support and is staffed by volunteers who are in recovery themselves.

Which groups help veterans?

One of the most famous groups helping disabled veterans, veterans and current service members is the United Service Organization, or the USO.

How do veterans Help Us?

Veterans can help other vets in many ways big and small. Sometimes just having a sympathetic ear and someone to listen who truly understands is all that is needed. Some veterans may need transportation to treatment appointments; others may need a referral for PTSD counseling or a substance abuse disorder.

What is VA’s phone number?

The Veterans Service Contact Center is not staffed to answer your medical questions. If you have a medical question, please call your primary care team or the VA TelCare number at 1-888-838-7890.

What is the phone number for VA benefits?

Call the VA Benefits Toll-Free Number. The legal administrative specialists at the VA’s call centers can change your address over the phone at 1-800-827-1000. You will need to provide your Social Security number, name, branch of service and date of birth.