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Veterans Suicide-Prevention Hotline Open

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a national suicide-prevention hotline for veterans — (800) 273-TALK (8255). The toll-free hotline number will be staffed by mental health professionals who will take calls from across the country and work with local providers to help veterans. The VA is operating the hotline in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Vol. 52, No. 9, October 2007

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