Asia-Pacific
Need to talk to someone? Here's where to get help
Stars and Stripes
November 12, 2019
Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Regiment, 1st Marine Division, look at an Android phone. (Robert Alejandre/U.S. Marine Corps)
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) in the United States. Press 1 for the veterans and military crisis lines. You can also text 838255.
In South Korea, you can reach that number by calling 050-3337-4673, press 1, or DSN118.
The 2nd Infantry Division also provides a list of advice and resources at: https://www.2id.korea.army.mil/resources/sp.asp.
DSN 911 is the general on-post emergency number. You can call 119 for emergencies elsewhere in South Korea. For more information, visit: http:// https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
In Europe, you can call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118. In Afghanistan, you can call 00 1 800 273 8255 or DSN 111.
Crisis chat support is available internationally at: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat.
Other help can be found at: https://www.dspo.mil/Tools/, https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/suicide, and https://www.veteranscrisisline.net.