In a story reported by ABC15, Veterans calling the VA Crisis hotline were put on hold, repeatedly, and for long periods of time.

The article states that Veterans calling for help got voicemail or no answer at all. Others were told to contact their local VA. These are people in crisis, on the verge or even in the process of suicide and they are calling a suicide hotline. What’s wrong with this picture?

You can read the complete article on the ABC15 website, here. Be sure and scroll down to the bottom, watch and read Rochelle Crump’s story. She is a Veteran and a Veteran’s Advocate with a big heart and a sincere plea… “the system is broken and it’s a horrible thing because it could be deadly”.