Title New Veterans Crisis Line Number Featured Not featured Content First sentence (lede) Veterans now have the option to Dial 988 then Press 1 to connect with caring, qualified responders for 24/7 crisis support. Body text While Dial 988 then Press 1 is a new option for contacting the Veterans Crisis Line, the original number: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, remains available. Veterans can continue to reach out via chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat or by text to 838255.