Other Veteran Healthcare
There are many national and community organizations that work to provide Veterans with healthcare resources. These organization may provide healthcare services to address issues such as posttraumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury, or may provide information about health conditions and connect you to the treatment you need.
Veteran-Specific Resources
America Serves
AmericaServes is the country’s first coordinated system of public, private, and non-profit organizations working together to serve Veterans, transitioning service-members, and their families. Their vision is that every service member, Veteran, and their family can easily access the full range of comprehensive services required to achieve their unique goals, and to provide a first-class service experience to match service-member and Veterans’ first class military service.
Bob Woodruff Foundation Veteran In-Vitro InitiAtive (VIVA)
Since 2017, BWF’s VIVA program has provided discounted fertility treatments to Veterans experiencing infertility as a result of a service-connected disability. This program serves as a supplement to those who do not qualify for IVF through the VA.
ivf@bobwoodrufffoundation.org
Cohen Clinics
At the Cohen Veterans Network, we seek to improve the quality of life for veterans, including those from the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. CVN works to strengthen mental health outcomes and complement existing support, with a particular focus on post-traumatic stress. Our vision is to ensure that every veteran and family member is able to obtain access to high-quality, effective care that enables them to lead fulfilling and productive lives. CVN is a registered 501c3 Private Foundation.
National (with regional locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, California, Washington, and Alaska)
inTransition
inTransition is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care. Assistance is provided for veterans when they are relocating to another assignment, returning from deployment, transitioning from active duty to reserve component or reserve component to active duty, preparing to leave military service, or any other time they need a new mental health provider, or need a provider for the first time.
(800) 424-4685
NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources
NAMI is excited to announce the launch of our free online suite of resources for caregivers, family members, and military service members and veterans designed to increase understanding, communication, wellness and advocacy skills. Accessible through computers or mobile devices, NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources is available 24/7!
NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions. Based on the nationally recognized NAMI Family-to-Family program, NAMI Homefront is designed to address the unique needs of family, caregivers and friends of those who have served or are currently serving our country. The program is taught by trained family members of service members/veterans with mental health conditions.
NEADS World Class Service Dogs
NEADS has been providing fully-trained Service Dogs for United States veterans since 2006. Programs include Service Dogs for Veterans from any conflict who have a permanent physical disability or hearing loss, or have MS or other progressive conditions and veterans with diagnosed service-related PTSD. Service Dogs are provided at no charge to veterans who are eligible for our program.
Veterans living anywhere in the US can apply to the NEADS Service Dog and Service Dog for Hearing programs. Veterans applying to the PTSD program must live within a 3-hour drive of the NEADS campus in Princeton, MA.
Katie Hanna
(978) 422-9064, Ext 28
www.neads.org/contact
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of their members – veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction. PVA uses that expertise to be the leading advocate for quality health care for their members, research and evaluation addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction, benefits available as a result of their members’ military service, and civil rights and opportunities that maximize the independence of their members.
Pink Berets
It is the mission, duty and purpose of The Pink Berets to address, educate, coordinate, and provide aid and relief to active duty women of the United States Armed Forces and Veterans seeking assistance with invisible injuries such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Military Sexual Trauma and Combat Trauma Stress on a local and national level. Their goals and commitment are based solely upon helping women who have been afflicted with the devastating effects of PTSD, MST and CTS and address their symptoms before it progresses to homelessness, unemployment, and suicide.
Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence
As the TBI Pathway of Care manager within the MHS, the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence promotes state-of-the-science care from point-of-injury to reintegration for service members, veterans, and their families to prevent and mitigate consequences of mild to severe TBI.
Wounded Warrior Project Project Odyssey Veteran Retreat
With its name derived from Homer’s epic poem about overcoming adversity and finding the way home, Project Odyssey helps you overcome combat stress through outdoor, rehabilitative retreats that encourage a connection with nature, your peers, Project Odyssey staff, and trained counselors.
projectodyssey@woundedwarriorproject.org
Wounded Warrior Project Warrior Care Network
Wounded Warrior Project® partners with four world-renowned academic medical centers, to form Warrior Care Network®, healing invisible wounds of service and improving the psychological healing of our nation’s veterans. The Warrior Care Network program provides veterans living with PTSD, TBI, and related conditions with a path to long-term wellness.
(888) WWP-ALUM (997-2586)
resourcecenter@woundedwarriorproject.org
General Resources
APA Psychologist Locator
This resource helps you to find the right psychologist for you, allowing you to search by location, provider name or practice area.
(800) 374-2721
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
Psychology Today Find a Therapist
Use this resource to find detailed listings for mental health professionals in your area.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network)
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
1 (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
(SAMHSA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
Start Your Recovery
StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. We know that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges faced by those who misuse alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, or other substances, and we aim to break through the clutter to help people at any stage of recovery.
Our goal is to offer people who are dealing with substance use issues a single source of reputable, objective information about signs, symptoms, conditions, treatment options, and resources — presented in a user-friendly format and in language that’s easy to understand.
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program
The Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) offers various treatment options for veterans who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, and other mental health conditions. Treatment is free and confidential for eligible post-9/11 veterans and service members. Individuals can participate in EHVP’s traditional outpatient treatment program or a two-week Intensive Outpatient Program either in person or via telehealth in eligible states.
Sean Dougherty, LCSW
404-778-1993
sean.dougherty@emoryhealthcare.org