The following are some helpful links offering support, help and resources for families, veterans and all those with PTSD.


VETERANS:

 

CRISIS HELP for US veterans and their loved ones: 

Dial 988 Then press 1.

Or call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, or chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

www.988lifeline.org


Samaritans HELP

https://samaritanshope.org/

 

Crisis HELP Outside the U.S.:

Urgent help for veterans GOV.UK

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/urgent-help-for-veterans?fbclid=IwAR3TbAoLAIERJIzWMhsv-67eFiEfJL3MpBn2xJp08BSAbEdHiwojUpQ-Rrs


Help for UK Veterans
 
www.22untilnone.org/resources


Befrienders Worldwide

https://befrienders.org/

 

Additional Support:

Warrior 180  Veteran suicide intervention and prevention www.warrior180.org/
24/7 HOTLINE: 270-925-9873

Combat Trauma Support Line  1-877-717- ptsd (7873)

22 Until None Crisis Line  1-866-254-9961

National Center for PTSD  www.ptsd.va.gov 

Explore Some PTSD Treatment Options PTSD/public/treatment/therapy-med/index.asp 

PTSD Treatments Decision Aid www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/decisionaid/

PTSD Coach Mobile App  PTSDCoach.asp

PTSD Projects www.PTSDprojects.com

Mighty Oaks Warrior Program www.mightyoaksprograms.org

Reboot Combat Recovery  rebootrecovery.com

Coaching for Returning Vets and Families www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching

Combat Veteran Support:  Call 1-877-WAR-VETS

Stop Soldier Suicide   www.stopsoldiersuicide.org

Resources for Returning Veterans (OR and WA)
www.returningveterans.org/resources

Women Veterans Online Chat Women-Veterans-to-Chat-Online

Red Cross Resource/Referral Guide for Military and Veterans’ Families www.redcross.org/find-help/military-families/information-referral-services

PTSD Help in Australia   http://www.vvcs.gov.au/index.htm

Gold Heart’s Veterans’ Advocates www.facebook.com/goldhearts

MilitaryOneSource  www.militaryonesource.com

Honor The Sacrifice  www.honorthesacrifice.org

wwpeermentor@Gmail.com (e-mail requests for specific help)

DAV Offices www.disabledvetsresources.com

Operation Heal Our Patriots  www.samaritanspurse.org

Operation We Are Here  www.operationwearehere.com

VA Benefits for Veterans and Families  www.VA.gov/explore

CruMilitary  www.crumilitary.org  1-800.444.6006

Find a VA Facilitywww.va.gov/directory/guide

VA Vet Centers  www2.va.gov/directory/guide/vetcenter_flsh.asp

Peer Support for Veterans  www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/cope/peer_support_groups

22 Until None  Most Requested Resources

Military.com  www.Military.com

Military Vets with PTSD www.militaryvetswithptsd.com

Military Support Network www.militarymissionsnetwork.com

Military Support for People of Faith www.militaryfaith.com

Pointman International   www.pmim.org

HOTLINE: 1-800-877-VETS (8387)   dana@pmim.org

Pointman Homefront Groups for Family/Spouse Support

Courage Beyond couragebeyond.org
Crisis Line 1-866-781-8010

Veterans For Change Weblinks www.veterans-for-change.org/weblinks

Wellness 4 Warriors  www.wellness4warriors.org

Hope for the Warriors www.hopeforthewarriors.org/

College Guide for Veterans and Service Members college-guide-for-veterans-and-servicemembers/

Make the Connection: Resource Locator

PTSD Foundation Peer Support (Southern CA)

Midwest Vets for Vets

US Vet Connect: National Veterans Outdoors Resource Hub

VA Geriatric Services

 


LOVED ONES/ CAREGIVERS:

Couples Coach Mobile App https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/couplescoach_app.asp

Hidden Heroes – Caregiver Support
www.elizabethdolefoundation.org/hidden-heroes-caregivers-veterans/

PTSD Projects www.PTSDProjects.com

Operation Family Caregiver  www.operationfamilycaregiver.org

VA Caregivers Program  www.caregiver.va.gov

VA Caregiver Resource Directory  Warriorcare Caregiver Directory

Family/Caregiver Support Resources www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/resource/

Peer Support for Caregivers  www.resolveofacaregiver.org

MilVet Peer Support for Caregivers milvetcaregivernetwork.org

NAMI Homefront Family Support www.nami.org/Find-Support/-Homefront

Hearts of Valor  www.heartsofvalor.org

Veterans and Families www.veteransandfamilies.org

Family of a Vet www.familyofavet.com

Operation Family Caregiver www.operationfamilycaregiver.org

Vietnam Veteran Wives  www.vietnamveteranwives.org

PTSD Family Coach  PTSD FAMILY COACH 

Make the Connection: Family and Friends

PTSD Peer Support (Southern CA) 

 

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES:

Mental Health Resources resources-when-you-can-not-afford-therapy

Purple Heart Foundation www.purpleheartfoundation.org/

2 My Hero Military/Veteran Greeting Cards www.2myhero.co

Substance Abuse treatment Center  transformationstreatment.center

Help for Disasters and Sudden Trauma
www.ptsd.va.gov/public/types/disasters/survivors_disaster.asp

Anxiety and Depression Association Support www.adaa.org

Resources for Canadian Veterans https://www.22untilnone.org/resources

Welby O’Brien’s Personal Website for Divorce, PTSD, and Grief www.welbyo.com

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PTSD SERVICE DOG Info:

VA Service Dog Info 

Before You Get a PTSD Service Dog

How to Choose Your Service Dog

Assistance Dogs International

Canines 4 Hope

Service Dogs for Disabled Vets

Operation Battle Buddies

K9’s for Veterans

Pups4Patriots

Little Charlotte’s Rescue

Operation K9 Beethoven 

 


COUPLES’ RETREATS:

Operation Heal Our Patriots

Branches of Valor

VA Warrior to Soul Mate Retreats

Family Life: Weekend to Remember (scholarships for military couples)


PTSD RESOURCES for CHILDREN and TEENS:

operationwearehere.com/ChildrenBooksWoundedWarriors.html

Bridges to Healing for Children and Teens


FOR THOSE with CHILDREN or GRANDCHILDREN:

 

https://thislifethismoment.com/answering-tough-questions-explaining-ptsd-to-a-child/


COUNSELING for FAMILY MEMBERS:

www.giveanhour.org

VA Caregiver Program

CHAMPVA (VA insurance for spouses of 100% disabled veterans)

State Social Services

www.couragebeyond.org  (For Veterans)
Crisis Line 1-866-781-8010

Local Vet Centers

Mental Health Resources


Got HARD QUESTIONS such as, “
Why Did We Come Back Alive? Just luck?” Here is one veteran’s take on his own experience.
Veteran’s Luck? A Short Inspirational Video for Veterans


ENTITLED? A Personal Reflection on Life

NEED TO TALK with SOMEONE?  

Do you need encouragement or prayer from someone who “gets it?”  Chaplain Rich,  a Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman overcoming PTSD, and his veteran wife, Karen, are available
by email at StraitMinistries@GMail.com


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FAITH BASED SUPPORT:


Operation Heal Our Patriots  
www.samaritanspurse.org

Bridges to Healing Series

Operation Restored Warrior  www.operationrestoredwarrior.org

CruMilitary  www.crumilitary.org  1-800.444.6006

Military Support Network www.militarymissionsnetwork.com

Military Believer Help Desk  www.militarybeliever.com/helpdesk

Military Support for People of Faith www.militaryfaith.com

Pointman International  www.pmim.org

HOTLINE: 1-800-877-VETS (8387)  dana@pmim.org

Pointman Homefront Groups for Family/Spouse Support

Restoring The Warrior’s Heart Couples Retreats www.restoringthewarriorsheart.com

PTSD Foundation of America (and Camp Hope) http://ptsdusa.org

Renewal Christian Care In-Patient PTSD Treatment

Mighty Oaks Warrior Program www.mightyoaksprograms.org

Reboot Alliance rebootalliance.com/

Veterans for Christ www.veteransforchrist.net/

Healing Resources for those with PTSD

10 Things People with PTSD Need from Ministry Leaders and Church People

ENTITLED? A Personal Reflection on Life

Welby O’Brien’s Personal Website for Divorce, PTSD, and Grief www.welbyo.com

Chaplain Richard and Karen Strait Ministries 

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PEER SUPPORT GROUPS for FAMILY and FRIENDS:

For information on current peer support groups for loved ones, see our Support Network page.

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RESOURCES for GOLD STAR FAMILIES:

www.operationwearehere.com/FallenWarriors.html

www.facebook.com/UntilEveryTroopComesHome/

www.facebook.com/TFHFJ/


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

military-financial-assistance-guide.html

College Scholarships for Veterans

Military Discounts Guide

Military and Veteran Financial Support and Resource Center

Veterans and Military Home Buying Resources

1-877-4-AID-VET Emergency Housing Line

American Legion

VA Programs for Homeless Veterans


SUPPORT for LOVED ONES of SUICIDE VICTIMS:


PTSD Projects Grief Support Group 
www.facebook.com/groups/189991498424246/

22 Too Many www.facebook.com/22TooMany 

Alliance of Hope 847-868-3313 www.allianceofhope.org

SOLOS www.facebook.com/SolosSurvivorsOfLovedOnesToSuicide

Survivors of Suicide www.survivorsofsuicide.com

TAPS 1-800-959-TAPS (8277) www.taps.org

Families of Veterans Suicide www.loveyourveterans.org/resources/veteran-suicide

Comfort for Those of Us Who Grieve

 

Also, see what you have locally as well, if you have not done so. Some VA and Vet Centers have programs for friends and families impacted by a veteran’s suicide or attempt.


LEGAL HELP:


MISCELLANEOUS ASSISTANCE:

Veteran Service Organizations

DAV www.dav.org
VFW www.vfw.org
American Legion www.legion.org

Also consider seeking assistance from local churches, shelters, food banks and missions.


PTSD RESOURCES for NON-MILITARY TRAUMA:

Support Groups
https://www.facebook.com/PTSDProjects/ (message them or e-mail to: PTSDProjects@gmail.com )
https://online.supportgroups.com/
https://www.meetup.com/topics/ptsd/

Find a Therapist
http://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/ptsd
https://www.therapytribe.com/therapy/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-treatment/#s=1
http://www.aacc.net/resources/find-a-counselor/


VIDEO for LOVED ONES:

“PTSD & What About Me? 7 Tips for Loved Ones of Those with PTSD”  Hope and practical help for the spouses, families, caregivers, S/O’s, and all who may feel utterly alone and overwhelmed in their role as supporters. You’ll laugh and cry, and come away encouraged! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApBA0HRy3lE&feature=youtu.be

Download the handout here.

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Disclaimer: Love Our Vets PTSD Family Support, LLC does not necessarily endorse all of these resources, but we encourage you to explore the resources available and make the best choice for your unique individual needs. Nor are they necessarily representative of Love Our Vets PTSD Family Support, LLC .  We share a common goal and endeavor to encourage those in need. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or any condition without consulting a qualified health or mental health care provider. If you have concerns, contact your health care provider, mental health professional, or your community health center.

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