Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1

Overview

Every 80 minutes, a veteran in the U.S. takes their own life, a staggering statistic highlighted by the Veterans Crisis Line in Canandaigua, NY. Despite only 1% of Americans having served in the military, veterans represent 20% of suicides nationwide. The documentary "Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1" offers a poignant look at the hotline's dedicated responders who work tirelessly around the clock, handling over 22,000 calls monthly. Through intimate and powerful interactions, many responders—veterans themselves—strive to redirect callers from the brink, providing crucial support during their darkest moments.