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Our primary focus is your safety and well-being. If you feel suicidal, or in need of crisis care, inform your counselor so you can work together on a safety plan to help you feel safer and more optimistic about your future.

In addition to calling the toll-free Veterans Crisis Line, you can simply dial 988. You can also reach them via confidential chat at Veterans Crisis Line or text to 838255. Together,  we can work to help you stay safe.

You can also reach a live caring VA responder to talk to , who is ready to listen, and help via Chat or you can text 838255.

This resource is a Confidential  link and still falls under HIPAA  Privacy Rule.

• Text 838255.
• Start a confidential chat.
• If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.

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.
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Our team is trained in helping prevent suicide by Veterans, service members, and their family members. We are here—ready, willing, and able to support you. We offer:

• Nonjudgmental support to help you or your family member
• Supportive counseling to assist you with managing your symptoms 

We approach suicide prevention in the following ways:

• Training to assist community members, including Veterans and service members, in becoming better equipped to reach others in need of help. 
• Referrals to additional services and resources within the community—both within VA and in the private sector. 
• Risk assessments for Veterans and service members to evaluate individual level of care needed. 
• Development of safety plans to assist with suicide prevention, including partnering with local community stakeholders when appropriate.

Our staff is also trained to provide VA S.A.V.E. Training that will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a Veteran who is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.  If you are interested in receiving this free training for yourself or your organization please contact the Killeen Heights Vet Center staff  at 254-953-7100.

The best suicide prevention is active treatment, so if you or a Veteran loved one struggle with any mental health concerns or just want support get in touch with us!

If you prefer, you can text the Veterans Crisis Line using your mobile device at 838255 or chat online by using the Veteran Crisis Line chat feature.