Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans · Missouri · Free

Dial 988 then press 1 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families, with trained responders many of whom are veterans themselves. Text 838255 or chat online for non-phone support. Dads who served or family members concerned about a veteran can reach out anytime. No VA enrollment is required to use the service. Responders can connect callers to local Missouri VA resources.

Contact & Details

Address: National (serves all MO veterans)

Phone: 988 (press 1)

Hours: 24/7

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About Veterans for Fathers

Veteran fathers have access to a parallel system of benefits and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Healthcare is provided through VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics; mental health services including PTSD, depression, and family therapy are covered. The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7 by veterans for veterans. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and vocational rehabilitation are administered through regional VA offices. State-level Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) — the American Legion, VFW, DAV, and state VSO offices — help veterans file benefit claims for free. For family law matters, the VA doesn't provide attorneys, but many state bar associations have veteran legal clinics. This directory includes the VA Crisis Line, regional VA centers, state VSOs, and veteran-specific legal and housing services.

Veterans in Missouri

Missouri circuit courts hear family matters through family court divisions in each of its 45 judicial circuits. The Family Support Division runs child support enforcement under DSS. Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield, and Columbia are the largest metros. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, and Mid-Missouri Legal Services cover the state.

More Veterans in Missouri

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  • Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital (Columbia) — VA medical center serving central Missouri veterans with comprehensive healthcare, mental health, specialty care, and emergency services, pl
  • Kansas City VA Medical Center — Full-service VA medical center providing comprehensive healthcare for veterans in the Kansas City metro and western Missouri, including prim
  • John Cochran VA Medical Center (St. Louis) — VA medical center in downtown St. Louis providing inpatient, outpatient, mental health, and specialty care for eastern Missouri veterans, pa
  • Jackson County Veterans Service Office (KC) — County office assisting Kansas City-area veterans with VA benefits claims, disability compensation, and local resource connections, staffed
  • Kansas City Vet Center — Free, confidential readjustment counseling for combat veterans and military sexual trauma survivors, offering individual, group, and family

Veterans — Common Questions

What do I do in a crisis?
Dial 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Staffed 24/7 by veterans. Also visit any VA emergency department — you'll be seen regardless of enrollment status.
I'm not enrolled with the VA — can I still get help?
Yes. Visit any VA medical center to enroll. Most veterans with an honorable or general discharge qualify for free or low-cost care. Combat veterans within 10 years of separation get enhanced eligibility. Bring your DD-214.
Can the VA help with custody cases?
The VA doesn't provide attorneys for family law, but many state bar associations run free Veteran Legal Clinics. The VA Caregiver Support Program and Vet Centers provide counseling, and Veteran Treatment Courts exist in many jurisdictions for justice-involved vets.
What does a VSO do?
A Veterans Service Organization (American Legion, VFW, DAV, state VSO) helps veterans file disability compensation claims, pension claims, and appeals for free. They're accredited by the VA and often get better outcomes than self-filed claims. Always use a VSO before paying for a claims agent.