The Headstrong Project
Website: www.theheadstrongproject.org
The Headstrong Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing confidential, barrier-free, and stigma-free PTSD treatment to veterans, service members, and their families.
Wounded Warrior Project
Website: www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Founded in 2003, the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) began as a grassroots initiative to provide comfort items to wounded service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. As the needs of these veterans evolved, so did WWP’s programs. Today, WWP offers comprehensive mental health support, career counseling, long-term rehabilitative care, and advocacy efforts to improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families.
Bob Woodruff Foundation
Website: www.bobwoodrufffoundation.org
The Bob Woodruff Foundation ensures that veterans, service members, and their families have stable and successful futures, with a focus on mental health, food security, housing access, and employment.
Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America
Website: www.iava.org
The mission of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is to connect, unite, and empower post-9/11 veterans. IAVA offers 24/7 free and confidential assistance to any veteran in need, regardless of the challenge.
Puppies Behind Bars
Website: www.puppiesbehindbars.com
Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) trains incarcerated individuals to raise service dogs for wounded war veterans and first responders, facility dogs for police departments, and explosive-detection canines for law enforcement. Puppies are brought into prisons at 8 weeks old and live with their inmate handlers for about two years, during which both the puppies and their raisers learn valuable life skills and the importance of contributing to society.
Veterans Crisis Line
Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net
The Veterans Crisis Line provides support to veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones. Veterans can reach the Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1, or using the previous number, 1-800-273-8255 and pressing 1. Additionally, they can text 838255 or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat. Enrollment in VA benefits or health care is not required to use this service.
Vets4Warriors
Website: www.vets4warriors.com
Vets4Warriors, operated by the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center, offers a unique 24/7 peer support network via phone or chat. Independent of the VA and U.S. military, Vets4Warriors complements government resources available to service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers, providing support to active duty, National Guard, Reserve members, veterans, and retirees.
David Lynch Foundation
Website: www.davidlynchfoundation.org
The David Lynch Foundation works to prevent and address trauma and toxic stress among at-risk populations by promoting the widespread use of the evidence-based Transcendental Meditation® (TM) program. This initiative aims to improve health, cognitive abilities, and overall performance in life for those affected.
National Center for PTSD
Website: www.ptsd.va.gov
The National Center for PTSD, a part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, provides resources, research, and treatment options for veterans and service members experiencing PTSD.
Cohen Veterans Network
Website: www.cohenveteransnetwork.org
Cohen Veterans Network offers mental health care to post-9/11 veterans and their families through a nationwide system of clinics. Their services include therapy for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and transitional challenges.
Give an Hour
Website: www.giveanhour.org
Give an Hour provides free mental health services to veterans, service members, and their families by connecting them with volunteer mental health professionals.
Wounded Warrior Project – Warrior Care Network
Website: http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/warrior-care-network
The Warrior Care Network partners with top academic medical centers to provide comprehensive PTSD and TBI treatment for veterans.
Vet Centers
Website: www.vetcenter.va.gov
Vet Centers offer a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat veterans and their families. Services include individual and group counseling for PTSD, military sexual trauma, and bereavement.
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