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VA Hotline Documentary Nominated For An Oscar

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“Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1”, a film about the Veterans Crisis Line, has been nominated for an Oscar in the short documentary category. The Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis with qualified, caring VA responders.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

“Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1”, a film about the Veterans Crisis Line, has been nominated for an Oscar in the documentary short category. #OscarNoms

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.

Each month, the Veterans Crisis Line receives over 22,000 calls from military veterans, who account for 20% of all suicides in the U.S. each year.

Learn more about the Veterans Crisis Line at http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

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