Suicide/Crisis Hotline

Veterans Crisis Hotline
1-800-23-8255 Press 1 (http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/)

Veterans, Service members, and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, send a text message to 838255, or chat online to receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.

Suicide prevention resources:
Veterans chat line – https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx
Local prevention coordinator:
Brazell, Myra
Orlando, FL 32827
P: 407-621-2639
F: 407-621-2671
vhaorlsuicidepreventionteam@va.gov

Crisis Center 2-1-1 Heart of Florida United Way
Phone: 211 (http://www.hfuw.org/2-1-1-information-assistance-helpline/)

You can access 2-1-1 by phone, email, chat or text (just text your zip code to 898-211). Reaching out will get you connected to a multilingual 2-1-1 specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations providing critical services to improve and save lives.

You can access information about:
• Local Food Banks and Nutrition Programs
• Emergency Housing Assistance
• Disaster Relief
• Employment and Education Opportunities
• Veteran Services
• Parent Resources
• Health Care Information
• Support and Crisis Assistance for Mental Disorders