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🧠 Mental Health & PTSD

Every veteran deserves peace of mind. This guide brings together the best national programs, trusted nonprofits, and essential tools to help veterans manage PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges while finding hope and support.

☎️ 24/7 Crisis Support

📞 Veterans Crisis Line – Toll-free, confidential, 24/7: Dial 988 then press 1 or Text 838255 — VeteransCrisisLine.net

🧭 What You Can Do Right Now

  • Call 988 then press 1 if you’re in emotional distress or thinking about self-harm.

  • Visit your local VA Medical Center and ask for the Mental Health Coordinator.

  • Schedule a PTSD screening with your VA provider.

  • Reach out to veteran peer-support groups like VFW, DAV, or Vet Centers.

  • Explore telehealth options if in-person visits are difficult.

  • Use VeteranAssistant.com to find benefits, therapy resources, and PTSD support programs.

✔️ Get your DD-214 to access VA mental health services.

👉 Request your DD-214 here — Fast & Secure

🏥 VA Mental Health Programs

  • PTSD Treatment Programs – Evidence-based therapies like Prolonged Exposure, CBT, and EMDR — Learn more → VA PTSD Programs

  • Vet Centers – Confidential counseling for combat veterans and their families — Find a Vet Center

  • Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Support – Specialized care for survivors — MST Resources

  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment – Inpatient and outpatient programs — VA SUD Resources

🔗 National Nonprofit & Peer Support Programs

  • Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) – Peer support groups, mental health retreats, and virtual sessions — WWP Mental Health

  • Give an Hour – Free mental health services from volunteer providers — Give an Hour

  • Cohen Veterans Network – Low to no-cost therapy for post-9/11 veterans and families — Cohen Veterans Network

  • Team Red, White & Blue – Community and fitness-based peer connection — Team RWB

🧰 Self-Help & Wellness Tools

  • PTSD Coach App – Mobile app with education, self-assessments, and coping tools — PTSD Coach

  • Mindfulness Coach – Guided meditation and stress management — Mindfulness Coach

📌 Bonus Resources

🧾 Why Your DD-214 Matters

Your DD-214 is often required to access VA and nonprofit mental health programs. If you’ve lost it, we can help.

👉 Get Your DD-214 — Fast & Secure