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Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then Press 1, or Text 838255

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988, then press 1 · Text 838255
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Veterans
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Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them; you don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care
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The Veterans Crisis Line offers 24/7, confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones. Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online at veteranscrisisline.net. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. In Nevada County you can also call the County Crisis Line at (530) 265-5811. Verified 2026-09-28.
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Línea de Crisis para Veteranos — Marque 988 y luego oprima 1, o envíe un texto al 838255
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veteranscrisisline.net
Last verified 2026-09-28.
In crisis right now? Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255. If someone's life is in immediate danger, call 911.
The Veterans Crisis Line offers "24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones." Source: veteranscrisisline.net (accessed 2026-09-28)

Who can use it

  • Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and the people who support them.
  • "You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect."

Three ways to reach them

  • Call: dial 988, then press 1.
  • Text: 838255.

Local help in Nevada County

The County's 24/7 Crisis Line is (530) 265-5811. See Crisis Care Services and Support.

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