WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two years ago, the launch of "Dial 988 then Press 1" made it easier than ever for veterans and their loved ones to access the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Crisis Line. In these past two years, VCL has answered more than 1,638,138 calls, representing a 22.7% increase in calls per day since the launch. This means that more veterans than ever are getting the support they need from caring, qualified responders during times of crisis.
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