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Suicide prevention - Brockton VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
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.
This is a required Vet Center service
Yes
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VAMC system description of service

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

Mental health services at VA Boston offer same-day access to mental health care for Veterans who need it. Our emergency department on the West Roxbury campus is also open 24/7 for Veterans with urgent mental health care needs outside of regular business hours.

Additionally, VA offers mobile apps that support many aspects of mental health and wellness. Visit https://mobile.va.gov/appstore/mental-health to learn more. 

Veterans and their loved ones can always call VA’s Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat at www.veteranscrisisline.net, or text 838255, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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Appointments
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Call our Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 and press 1 for help anytime, 24/7. Our local suicide prevention coordinators can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.
Is a referral required?
No
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes
Service location
Address
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United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
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