Crisis helplines for veterans are available

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The free and confidential National Veterans Crisis Hotline can be reached 24/7, 365 days a year by: • Calling 988, then pressing 1 • Texting 838255 • Chatting online at www.veteranscrisisline.net. Among the populations at above-average risk for depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide, veterans experience these issues at extremely high rates. Experiences sustained during military service can