Veterans Crisis Line – Missouri
About This Group
The Veterans Crisis Line provides free, confidential crisis support specifically for military veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families in Missouri and nationwide. Available 24/7 by phone, text, or online chat, the Veterans Crisis Line connects callers with trained responders who understand the unique challenges of military service. This specialized service ensures that those who have served our country have immediate access to mental health support.
What to Expect
When you contact the Veterans Crisis Line, you will be connected with a trained responder — many of whom are veterans themselves — who will listen without judgment and provide immediate support. Responders can help with suicidal thoughts, PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, relationship problems, and other challenges related to military service. They can also connect you with local VA resources, Vet Centers, and community support services for ongoing care. All contacts are confidential.
About the Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line is a service of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Since its launch in 2007, the Veterans Crisis Line has answered millions of calls and connected hundreds of thousands of veterans with local crisis resources. The service is part of the broader 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline network, accessible by dialing 988 and pressing 1 for veterans.
Meeting Details
Format: Phone, text, and online chat
Schedule: Available 24/7/365
Location: Statewide — accessible from anywhere in Missouri
Who This Group Is For
The Veterans Crisis Line serves all veterans (including those not enrolled in VA health care), active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their family members and friends. The service is available regardless of discharge status or era of service.
Contact Information
Phone: Dial 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net
Additional Information
Cost: Free
Registration: No registration required — call, text, or chat anytime
Confidentiality: All contacts are confidential. In emergency situations where there is imminent danger, responders may coordinate with local emergency services to ensure safety.
If you are a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, do not hesitate to reach out. Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online at veteranscrisisline.net.