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Suicide hotline available for deployed soldiers

Access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been extended to soldiers and Army civilians serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait.

The Lifeline, operated by the Health and Human Services Department, is a toll-free, 24-hour, confidential crisis intervention hotline.

Credentialed consultants offer support and solutions to anyone in crisis or emotional distress, including soldiers and family members in overseas locations.

The toll-free number is 800-273-8255.

Calls originating in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait should be preceded by the DSN access code “94.”

Calls from other locations should be preceded by the appropriate DSN code.

There is no requirement to dial “1” before dialing the DSN code.

For online information on suicide prevention and mental health issues visit the Suicide Prevention Lifeline website or the Army’s suicide prevention website.