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Suicide prevention - Atlanta VA Medical Center

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Veterans Crisis Line
Description

Call our Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1 for free, private help anytime 24/7. Our local suicide prevention coordinators can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.

Type of care
Mental health care
Health Service API ID
suicidePrevention
Type of Care
Referral services
Service description
Call our Veterans Crisis Line at <a aria-label="9 8 8" href="tel:988">988</a> and press 1 to get support anytime day or night. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. Our Vet Center can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.
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Care we provide at Atlanta VA

We work with behavioral health providers and community organizations to help you and your family during times of crisis. We offer:

  • Suicide prevention care coordinators
  • Suicide prevention case managers
  • Gun safety locks
  • Education and Training
  • Outreach and Awareness
  • Postvention treatment services

 

Suicide prevention

If you're a Veteran who is thinking of hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—we can help. Our Atlanta VA suicide prevention coordinators can get you the support you need. They work with our behavioral health providers and community organizations to assist Veterans who are managing emotional or mental health crises.

How do I talk to someone right now?

Find out how to get support anytime day or night. 

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.

To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:

You can also:

  • 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

Connect with a care coordinator

Our suicide prevention coordinators can help you get ongoing support, like counseling and other services. Coordinators are available during regular business hours.

Deritha Barber

Suicide Prevention Program Manager

VA Atlanta health care

Phone: 404-521-6262

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Are walkins accepted?
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Is online scheduling available for this service?
2
Service location
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Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
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