Post-Traumatic Stress Services and Support for the Military and Veteran community
1. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Website: VA PTSD Treatment Programs
- Services:
- PTSD Treatment Programs: Specialized outpatient PTSD programs, residential treatment, and inpatient services.
- VA Mental Health: Comprehensive mental health services, including therapy, medication, and crisis intervention.
- Vet Centers: Community-based counseling centers offering a wide range of services including individual, group, and family counseling.
2. National Center for PTSD
- Website: National Center for PTSD
- Services:
- Educational Resources: Information on PTSD symptoms, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Research: Access to the latest research on PTSD and evidence-based treatments.
- Mobile Apps: Tools like PTSD Coach, which provide self-help and coping resources.
3. Military OneSource
- Website: Military OneSource
- Services:
- Confidential Counseling: Up to 12 free counseling sessions per issue for service members and their families.
- Resources and Support: Information and referrals for PTSD treatment and support programs.
4. Give an Hour
- Website: Give an Hour
- Services:
- Free Counseling: Free mental health services provided by licensed mental health professionals.
- Support Programs: Community-based programs focusing on mental health awareness and support.
5. Wounded Warrior Project
- Website: Wounded Warrior Project
- Services:
- Project Odyssey: Adventure-based programs designed to help warriors overcome mental health challenges.
- Warrior Care Network: Collaboration with top academic medical centers to provide intensive outpatient programs.
6. The Soldiers Project
- Website: The Soldiers Project
- Services:
- Free Confidential Therapy: Unlimited free counseling for post-9/11 veterans and their loved ones.
- Outreach Programs: Community engagement and education on PTSD and mental health issues.
7. Headstrong Project
- Website: Headstrong Project
- Services:
- Confidential, Cost-Free, and Stigma-Free Mental Health Treatment: Evidence-based trauma therapy and PTSD treatment.
- Personalized Care: Tailored treatment plans for veterans.
8. Real Warriors Campaign
- Website: Real Warriors Campaign
- Services:
- Awareness and Education: Resources to help service members, veterans, and families understand PTSD.
- Access to Care: Links to treatment options and support services.
9. Cohen Veterans Network
- Website: Cohen Veterans Network
- Services:
- High-Quality, Accessible Mental Health Care: Focused on post-9/11 veterans and their families.
- Telehealth Services: Virtual therapy sessions to improve access to care.
10. Vets4Warriors
- Website: Vets4Warriors
- Services:
- 24/7 Peer Support: Confidential peer support by veterans for veterans.
- Resource Connection: Linking veterans to additional services and resources for PTSD and other issues.
11. Home Base Program
- Website: Home Base Program
- Services:
- Clinical Care: Intensive clinical programs for PTSD and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).
- Wellness and Support: Fitness programs, family support, and educational resources.
12. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Website: NAMI
- Services:
- Educational Programs: Information on PTSD and other mental health conditions.
- Support Groups: Peer-led support groups for veterans and their families.
Non-profit organizations: PTSD support for the military, veterans, and their families
1. Wounded Warrior Project
- Website: Wounded Warrior Project
- Mission: To honor and empower wounded warriors.
- Services: Provides mental health support, including the Warrior Care Network and Project Odyssey, which focus on PTSD treatment and recovery.
2. The Soldiers Project
- Website: The Soldiers Project
- Mission: To provide free, confidential, and unlimited mental health services to post-9/11 veterans and their families.
- Services: Offers therapy and counseling to those affected by PTSD.
3. Headstrong Project
- Website: Headstrong Project
- Mission: To provide cost-free, barrier-free, stigma-free, confidential, and effective mental health care treatment for military veterans.
- Services: Specializes in treating PTSD, anxiety, and depression among veterans.
4. Cohen Veterans Network
- Website: Cohen Veterans Network
- Mission: To provide high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive mental health care to post-9/11 veterans and their families.
- Services: Offers therapy and counseling with a focus on PTSD and related mental health issues.
5. Give an Hour
- Website: Give an Hour
- Mission: To harness the skills of volunteer mental health professionals to provide free, confidential counseling to military personnel, veterans, and their families.
- Services: Provides counseling and mental health support, including PTSD treatment.
6. Real Warriors Campaign
- Website: Real Warriors Campaign
- Mission: To promote the psychological strength of the military community and encourage service members to seek help for mental health concerns.
- Services: Provides educational resources and connects service members and veterans with mental health support.
7. Home Base Program
- Website: Home Base Program
- Mission: To heal the invisible wounds of war for veterans, service members, and their families.
- Services: Offers clinical care, including intensive treatment programs for PTSD and traumatic brain injury.
8. The Mission Continues
- Website: The Mission Continues
- Mission: To empower veterans to continue their service and empower communities with veteran talent, skills, and preparedness to generate visible impact.
- Services: Provides veteran community service projects and programs that help in mental health recovery, including dealing with PTSD.
9. Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB)
- Website: Team RWB
- Mission: To enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
- Services: Offers physical and social activities that can aid in mental health recovery and support for those with PTSD.
10. Veterans Yoga Project
- Website: Veterans Yoga Project
- Mission: To support recovery and resilience among veterans, their families, and communities.
- Services: Provides yoga and mindfulness resources to help manage PTSD symptoms and promote mental well-being.
