Support is free, confidential, and available 24 / 7
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans for assistance. If Veterans do not have access to a phone or the internet, only then are they to visit their closest VA medical center without calling in advance.
The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile App allows Connecticut Veterans and residents to access crisis assistance by phone, text, and online chat. CT DVA services are available through the app menu, including an interactive map of Veterans clinics and hospitals in Connecticut.
The app gives users quick access to:
- Crisis Assistance by Phone, Text Message and Online Chat
- Veterans Benefits and Services
- Healthcare and Hospitals
- Housing
- Business and Jobs
- Supporting a Veteran
- Flag Status
- Connecting with DVA on Social Media
Jewish War Veterans Fred Robbins Post #142
Veterans Crisis Line: Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans, their families, and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders. To receive confidential support 24 / 7 / 365, veterans or loved ones can:
- Call 800.273.8255, Option 1
- TTY: use your preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 800.273.8255
- Text 838255
- Chat
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans for assistance. If Veterans do not have access to a phone or the internet, only then are they to visit their closest VA medical center without calling in advance.