You or any Veteran in need are not alone — the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call 988.
The U.S. transitioned the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 – an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care.
To reach the Veterans Crisis Line, Veterans will still Press 1 after dialing 988 to be routed to the same trained Veterans Crisis Line responders. The Veterans Crisis Line is also available by chat (VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat) and text (838255). The Veterans Crisis Line’s 1-800 number will remain operational.
The lifeline, which also links to the Veterans Crisis Line, follows a three-year joint effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to put crisis care more in reach for people in need.
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In keeping with VA’s commitment to improve communication, VA Long Beach Healthcare System invites Veterans, their families, caregivers and beneficiaries, as well as community partners, to a Virtual Veterans Town Hall.
The Virtual Veterans Town Hall will take place Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 6-7:30 p.m. Guests can join by Audio Call or Online Video. Mobile device must have the Microsoft Teams application installed in order to join the online video.
Senior Leadership and staff from key departments will be in attendance to answer questions on the spot.
The event is part of a nationwide effort by VA facilities across the country to improve communication with, and hear directly from, Veterans.
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VISN 22 Clinical Contact Center
The VA Desert Healthcare Network (VISN 22) now offers you the ability for to access scheduling services 24/7 for Return to Clinic Orders for Primary Care appointments. When you call your local facility, you will connect with VA staff who can assist you. No matter when you call, you will reach VA staff either from your local facility (during regular operating hours) or our VISN 22 Clinical Contact Center (during nights and weekends) to assist you.
What is the Clinical Contact Center?
The VISN 22 Clinical Contact Center offers 24/7 telephone access to the VA for Veterans calling any VISN 22 facility.
When will the Clinical Contact Center open?
On July 15, 2022, the VISN 22 Clinical Contact Center will launch 24/7 scheduling services at all VISN 22 facilities for Veterans
What services will offer 24/7 access?
We offer you 24/7 access to the following services when you call your local facility:
- VA Prescriptions Refills and Tracking
- To access this press “Option 1” when calling
- Scheduling of Return to Clinic Orders for Primary Care Appointments
- To access this, press “Option 2” when calling
Clinical staff will also be available to address the following:
- Medical questions and concerns
- Provide normal lab results
- COVID-19 tests results (negative and positive)
To speak with clinical staff, press “Option 3” when calling
We are excited to expand access to your health care through the dedicated staff at our facility administrative call centers and VISN 22 Clinical Contact Center!
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