Where to Get Help for PTSD

Are you are in crisis? You have options-

• Call 911
• Go to the nearest Emergency Room
• Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
• Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press "1" or
• Veterans Confidential Live Chat: 1-to-1 with a counselor available 24/7.

PTSD Care for Everyone

• Finding and Choosing a Therapist
  Provides information, phone numbers and websites to help, including support groups.

PTSD Care for Veterans, Military, and Families

• All VA Medical Centers provide PTSD care, as well as many VA clinics.
• Find a VA PTSD Program or a Vet Center near you.
• Call the 24/7 Veteran Combat Call Center 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387) to talk to another combat Veteran.
• DoD Outreach Center for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury
  Call 1-866-966-1020 or email resources@dcoeoutreach.org.
• Military OneSource
  Call 24/7 for counseling and many resources 1-800-342-9647.

Need further assistance? Get Help with VA Care, Benefits, or Claims.

Information on this website is presented for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for informed medical advice or training. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a mental health problem without consulting a qualified health or mental health care provider.