Veteran suicide prevention
VA Veteran suicide prevention hotline (and original content provider): https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/suicide-prevention/
How do I talk to someone right now?
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.
Here’s how you can connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder, anytime day or night:
- Call 988 and select 1.
- Text 838255.
- Start a confidential chat.
- If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.
You can also take these actions:
- Call 911.
- Go to the nearest emergency room.
- Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn’t matter what your discharge status is or if you’re enrolled in VA health care.
Find your nearest VA medical center
Veterans With Mesothelioma
U.S. veterans are at a high risk of mesothelioma, a cancer caused exclusively by asbestos exposure. Every military branch relied on asbestos from the 1930s to the early 1980s because this mineral was cheap and resistant to fire and heat.
If you or a loved one served in the military and now have mesothelioma, you may be entitled to disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). You may also qualify to file private legal claims to get compensation for treatment and secure your family’s financial future.
For support and more information, visit https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/veterans