Posted on Jul 9, 2018

Smartphone feature provides immediate access to Veterans Crisis Line - VAntage Point

LTC Jason Strickland

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iPhone's and Android phones now automatically dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline which also serves the Veterans Crisis Line, even if the number ( [login to see] ) is not saved in the phone’s contact list. This is HUGE!

Smartphone feature provides immediate access to Veterans Crisis Line - VAntage Point

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Thank you for the great info sir.

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Capt Dwayne Conyers

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But what if they make a mistake?

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LTC Jason Strickland

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Capt Dwayne Conyers, I suppose that's a possibility with this feature; however, it's much better than what our Veterans didn't have in the past. I'm excited about this new capability.

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Smartphone feature provides immediate access to Veterans Crisis Line - VAntage Point

Smartphone feature provides immediate access to Veterans Crisis Line - VAntage Point

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