Call to reach caring, qualified responders within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; many of them are veterans themselves. This free support is confidential, available 24/7, and serves all veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families and friends. Call 800- 273-8255 or text 838255, support for deaf and hard of hearing: 800-799-4889. Online chat is available at www.veteranscrisisline.net.