Veterans Crisis Line

Crisis & Suicide Support · South Dakota · Free

988 then press 1, or text 838255 — free 24/7 confidential support for veterans, including LGBTQ+ veterans. Useful for trans, nonbinary, and questioning callers who need to be heard without explaining what their pronouns mean. Most calls last 15–45 minutes and the counselor stays on until you feel steadier. Counselors aren't mandated reporters for LGBTQ+ identity itself; they only report imminent danger to self or others. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ South Dakota residents and the people supporting them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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