Many hot line users are young vets of Iraq , Afghanistan , struggling with reintegration . Some call for info on medical , mental health services ; others call as a last resort . Center emerged from concern that VA not properly responding to vets in Iraq . Hot line 's number is 800 - 273 - 8255 ; hot line available at http : //www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ .
Many hot line callers are young vets of Iraq , Afghanistan wars struggling with reintegration . Some call for info on medical , mental health services ; others call as a last resort . Center emerged from criticism that VA not properly responding to vets in crisis . Hot line 's number is 800-273-8255 ; chat line available at http : //www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ .