Crisis Line

The center is now seeking new volunteers to join its first training session of the year on Saturday. No prior experience or certification is required to join, and there are no training fees.

Proponents say the number will be easier to remember or dial in a crisis. They also hope it improves access to services, decreases unnecessary interactions with the police and saves lives.

The VA has opened more call centers and hired hundreds of additional responders after complaints that some callers experienced long hold times or were...

Every day, 22 veterans take their own lives. That's according to a report released earlier this year by the Department of Veterans Affairs. And that…