GI Rights Hotline

Military Discharges and Military Counseling

Call 1-877-447-4487

Do you know your rights? Call 1-877-447-4487 to get help!

Are you in the military or thinking about joining? Are you unsure of where to get reliable answers? Call the GI Rights Hotline at 1-877-447-4487.

  • Call for yourself or someone you care about
  • Free and confidential
  • One hotline for a nationwide network of counseling centers

CALLING FROM KOREA and other overseas locations: We are having difficulty reaching some numbers in Korea at this time. PLEASE KEEP TRYING to reach us by phone, or include your email address when you leave a message.

MAGIC JACK CUSTOMERS: We are often unable to return messages from Magic Jack lines through our toll free number. Please keep trying until you reach a live counselor or call one of our offices directly.


The GI Rights Hotline provides accurate, helpful counseling and information on military discharges, AWOL and UA, and GI Rights:

Why should I call 1-877-447-4487?

The GI Rights Network is a private, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that answers thousands of calls from military personnel and their families. There are many reasons for these calls. You can call us for help with any of the following issues:

What will happen when I call?

  • You will be helped by a trained GI counselor.
  • If a counselor is unavailable, you may leave a voice message, or contact the Hotline by eMail or text message.

Our trained civilian counselors are ready to help you sort out your options.

Call now — the call and the service are free and confidential.

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