link to article in today's (Monday, May 12, 2008) Chronicle

Vets' growing suicide rate worries officials

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To reach the veteran suicide hot line, call (800) 273-8255 and press 1. The line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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the number given is the national (USA) suicide prevention hot line for anyone. so to find out how it is specifically for vets onto the US VA site...

the VA Mental Health website says: </font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention hotline and indicate you are a veteran. You'll be immediately connected to VA suicide prevention and mental health professionals. We can help-- If you feel you are in Crisis--Call the Suicide hotline (1-800-273-TALK), your local VA Medical Center or Vet Center today!

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help IS available. you are NOT alone.