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Learn about Veterans’ why” for prioritizing their mental health and how treatment has helped them enjoy their lives today. Learn more » Reap the benefits of stopping Stopping smoking improves health almost instantly. On May 31, World No Tobacco Day, consult your VA provider for quitting options. Learn more » Mental Health Appointments Keep your current mental health appointments. VA offers video and phone telemental health options. Learn more » Mental Health Month Quit smoking Mental Health Appointment Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Find support anytime day or night To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night: Dial 988 then Press 1 . Start a confidential chat . Text 838255. If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889 . Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Find support anytime day or night The Veterans Crisis Line is experiencing service disruptions, and the phone line is temporarily unavailable. To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder, text to 838255 or start an online chat .Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Find support anytime day or night The Veterans Crisis Line is experiencing service disruptions, and the texting line is temporarily unavailable. To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder, dial 988 then press 1 or start an online chat .Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Find support anytime day or night The Veterans Crisis Line is experiencing service disruptions, and the online chat option is temporarily unavailable. To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder, dial 988 then press 1 or text to 838255.Learn About Resources and Support VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters and the general public. 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