VCL
Military abbreviation · Veteran
| Stands for | Veterans Crisis Line |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
VCL stands for Veterans Crisis Line, a veteran abbreviation.
Free, confidential 24-hour support line for veterans, service members and their families in crisis, staffed by trained responders, many of them veterans. Callers dial 988 and press 1.
Example: If you're struggling, call the VCL at 988, then press 1.
Usage notes
The line, launched in 2007, also accepts texts to 838255 and online chat. Callers do not have to be enrolled in VA health care. Veteran suicide prevention remains a top VA priority.
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