Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans · Wisconsin · Free

Dial 988 then press 1 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis support from VA-trained responders specifically for veterans, service members, and their families. Also text 838255 or chat online. Fathers who served or family members can reach out anytime. Specialists can coordinate warm handoffs to VA medical centers and Vet Centers across Wisconsin. No DD-214 or VA enrollment required to access the service; all veterans and family welcome.

Contact & Details

Address: National (serves all WI 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 Wisconsin

Wisconsin circuit courts hear family matters in each of its 72 counties, with Family Court Counseling services providing mediation and custody studies. The Bureau of Child Support operates under DCF. Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Kenosha are the largest cities. Legal Action of Wisconsin, Judicare, and the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee cover the state.

More Veterans in Wisconsin

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  • Tomah VA Medical Center — VA medical center serving western Wisconsin veterans with inpatient care, outpatient clinics, mental health services, long-term nursing care
  • Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office — County office assisting Milwaukee-area veterans and their families with VA claims filing, benefits counseling, burial benefits, transportati
  • Milwaukee Vet Center — Free, confidential readjustment counseling for combat veterans and military sexual trauma survivors offering individual counseling, group th
  • Madison Vet Center — Free, confidential readjustment counseling for combat veterans and military sexual trauma survivors in south-central Wisconsin offering indi

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.