Mental Health

American Academy of Pediatrics: Military Youth Deployment Support

Resources for military parents regarding the mental, physical, and social health

and well-being of their children.

AfterDeployment.org

A behavioral health resource supporting servicemembers, their families, and

veterans with common post-deployment challenges; provides wellness

resources, support, and self-care solutions in areas such as coping with

memories of war, improving relationships, managing stress, and controlling

alcohol and drug consumption.

(866) 966-1020

Coming Home Project

Care, support, education, and stress management tools, including residential

retreats and psychological counseling, for returning military servicemembers

and their families; also training in self-care for service providers.

(415) 353-5363

Enables one to live life strategically focused on what one desires
without distractions. ESS Training reduces and in most cases resolves anxiety in the
workforce, symptoms of PTSD in our returning Warriors, & the emotional
trauma of victims of violent crimes.

(949) 933-0915

Gift From Within

Educational material for those suffering from PTSD, at risk of PTSD, and

those who care for them, including videos, articles, and books; also maintains

an international network of peer support.

(207) 236-8858

Give an Hour

National network of mental health providers offering free counseling for OEF/OIF

servicemembers and their families.

Grace After Fire

Online community of crisis support, discussion forums, and wellness resources

for women veterans from all eras and branches of service; focuses on trauma,

addiction, and depression.

(800) 362-6477 

Mental Health America

Educates the general public about mental health and mental illness; more

than 300 affiliates provide direct access to a broad range of self-help and

professional services.

(800) 969-6642

Military Pathways  

Free, anonymous mental health and alcohol use self-assessments for veterans

and their families designed to help individuals identify their own symptoms

and access assistance.

(781) 239-0071

Military Mental Health- Anonymous screening program, along with resources and articles

National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder  

Information about PTSD and locating help for veterans, families, providers,

and researchers provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 

(802) 296-6300 – PTSD Information Line

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for Veterans  

Suicide prevention hotline to ensure veterans in emotional crisis have free

access to trained counselors 24/7. 

(800) 273-8255, veterans press #1

Operation Healthy Reunions  

Resources for families and returning servicemembers to eliminate the stigma

of mental health issues among soldiers, their families, and medical staff to

ensure that a greater number of military families receive prompt and

high-quality care.

(800) 969-6642

Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP)  

A federally funded Parent Training and Information Center to assist military

parents caring for a child with special medical or educational needs; provides

training and information and connects these families with each other.

(800) 572-7368

Traumatic Grief in Military Children (PDF)

Information for families about childhood grief and how parents can help

their military child cope with the loss of a parent from the National Child

Traumatic Stress Network.

Vets 4 Vets  
Helps OEF/OIF servicemembers heal from the psychological injuries of war

through peer support.

(520) 319-5500

Warning Signs of Youth Suicide (PDF)
A guide for parents about detecting the warning signs of suicide in their

children published by The American Legion.

Physical Health

Air Compassion for Veterans
Free air transportation for wounded warriors, veterans, active duty

servicemembers, and their families to receive specialized medical treatment.

(888) 662-6794

Department of Veterans Directory- directory of where the nearest medical center may be located

Exit Wounds  
A survival guide for pain management, with resources and support for

returning servicemembers and their families; a project of the American Pain

Foundation.

(888) 615-7246

Utilizes a highly innovative, multidisciplinary approach to therapy that combines sports, family, and coping therapies to restore and rehabilitate men and women of the armed forces who have been severely wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. HG is recognized as one of the premier rehabilitation programs in the country by the Department of Defense, military medical centers, and veteran service organizations.

(208) 726-9298 

National Alliance for Caregiving 
Coalition of national organizations focusing on issues of family caregiving

provides information and support for caregivers, including military families

caring for a veteran.

National Veterans Foundation
Emergency helpline available 24/7 for all veterans and their families to 

provide assistance with medical treatment, substance abuse and PTSD

counseling, VA benefits advocacy, food, shelter, employment training,

legal aid, and suicide intervention;  also provides help locating a VAO and

information about veterans' benefits.

(888) 777-4443

Wounded Warrior Project
Advocacy, support, education, and general counseling services, as well as

family counseling and support to cope with service-related physical or

mental injuries for wounded veterans and their families.

(877) 832-6997