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VA » Health Care » PTSD: National Center for PTSD » Public » Where to Get Help for PTSD

PTSD: National Center for PTSD

Where to Get Help for PTSD

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This section is for Veterans, General Public, Family, & Friends

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
Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1 (text 838255) or Confidential Veterans Chat with a counselor

Please note that the National Center for PTSD does not provide direct clinical care or individual referrals. We provide information to help you find local mental health services and information on trauma and PTSD.

PTSD Care for Everyone

Finding a Therapist
Information, phone numbers and websites to help locate care for PTSD.
Help for Family and Friends | Asistencia para Familiares y Amigos
Learn about resources to help you take care of yourself while supporting someone with PTSD.

PTSD Care for Veterans, Military, and Families

See Help for Veterans with PTSD to learn how to enroll for VA health care and get an assessment.
All VA Medical Centers provide PTSD care, as well as many VA clinics.
Some VA's have programs specializing in PTSD treatment. Use the VA PTSD Program Locator to find a PTSD program.
If you are a war Veteran, find a Vet Center to help with the transition from military to civilian life.
Call the 24/7 Veteran Combat Call Center 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387) to talk to another combat Veteran.
DoD's Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) 24/7 Outreach Center for Psychological Health & Traumatic Brain Injury provides information and helps locate resources.
Call 1-866-966-1020 or email resources@dcoeoutreach.org
Warrior Care Network Wounded Warrior Project: Warrior Care Network This collaboration between Wounded Warrior Project and its academic medical partners connects Veterans living with PTSD, TBI, and other related conditions to clinical services.
Military OneSource
Call 24/7 for counseling and many resources 1-800-342-9647.
Need further assistance? Get Help with VA PTSD 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.

Date this content was last updated is at the bottom of the page.