Title

Suicide prevention - Wilkes-Barre 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

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator

Appointments
Is a referral required?
No
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Address
Building name/number
Main Building
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
Room C8-77
Street address
Use the facility's street address?
On
Address

United States

Hours
Provide specific hours for this service
Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number
Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Extension number
27697
Label
Suicide prevention