AddictionCenter.com‘s Drug Rehab Web Guide – Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. Those experiencing PTSD might turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate feelings of fear, anxiety and stress. PTSD changes brain chemistry in much the same way substance abuse and addiction do. Often, these disorders form at the same time and feed off one another. The same trauma that caused PTSD can also trigger a substance use disorder. For immediate treatment help call: (855) 683-3766.
American Psychological Association is the professional organization for psychologists in the U.S. For a broad overview of the issues surrounding the practice of psychology, this is a great place to start.
Army Center for Substance Abuse Programs (ACSAP)
The ACSAP program develops, administers, and evaluates Army-wide alcohol and other drug prevention, education, and training programs. On-line alcohol awareness training (Project for
Alcohol Training, Research, and Online Learning [PATROL]), an “Alcohol & Drug Guide” and an array of information, slide presentations, and training packages on drugs and alcohol abuse. Links to Employee Assistance and the clinical/treatment program through the local Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) is also available.
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) is an interdisciplinary organization committed to the advancement of a scientific approach to the understanding and amelioration of problems of the human condition. These aims are achieved through the investigation and application of behavioral, cognitive, and other evidence-based principles to assessment, prevention, and treatment. Their website provides evidenced-based educational resources for clinicians.
Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) trains military and civilian behavioral health professionals to provide high-quality deployment-related behavioral health services to military personnel and their families.
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) is one of the nation’s oldest and most highly regarded, academic-based organizations dedicated to advancing trauma-informed knowledge, leadership and methodologies.
Crisis Intervention (24/7)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Military & Veterans Crisis Line
800-273-8255, press 1
Give An Hour – Non-profit, national pro-bono mental health services to US military personnel and their families affected by Iraq/Afghanistan service.
Headstrong: Healing the Wounds of War – Getting help shouldn’t be difficult. At Headstrong, we offer completely free and confidential treatment for post 9/11 veterans in the New York City area, Southern California, Houston, Chicago, and the Washington D.C. area. Our program was created by leading experts of trauma therapy at Weill Cornell Medicine and you will work with world class clinicians of trauma therapy to develop treatment that is designed specifically for you.
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) is an international professional membership organization that provides a platform for professionals to exchange knowledge and expertise regarding the effects of trauma.
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder contains detailed information about PTSD, including treatment modalities, general resource information, publications, research and contact information.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) promotes understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through clinical research. Their website provides a comprehensive overview of various mental illnesses.
National Intrepid Center of Excellence– The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) is dedicated to research, diagnosis, and treatment of military Service members suffering from Psychological Health issues and mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – For Crisis Intervention Dial 988
Quality of Life Plus was created to foster and generate innovations to aid and improve the quality of life for those injured in the line of duty. We accept challenges from wounded active-duty and retired military veterans, members of the intelligence and law enforcement communities, first responders and other public servants injured in the line of duty. These challenges become projects at our state-of-the-art QL+ Laboratory, located at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, California. By harnessing the exceptional creative and engineering skills of students and faculty at Cal Poly, QL+ succeeds in developing innovative solutions that help our nation’s heroes to live, to work and to play.
Social Security and Disability Resource Center– The Social Security and Disability Resource Center website (www.ssdrc.com) explains what benefits are available, how to apply, and also provides answers to many questions that veterans typically have, but often have trouble finding answers to.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors – 24/7 tragedy assistance resource for ANYONE who has suffered the loss of a military loved one, regardless of the relationship to the deceased or the circumstance of the death. TAPS model of peer-based emotional support between survivors extends to Iraq, bringing both Iraqi widows together for healing, as well as American and Iraqi families who both have suffered a loss.
Women Veterans Health Program provides full range of medical and mental health services for women veterans
Wounded Warrior Project – To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded warriors in this nation’s history.
Wounded Warrior Regiment – The Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment provides and facilitates non-medical care to combat and non-combat Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) Marines, and Sailors attached to or in direct support of Marine units, and their family members in order to assist them as they return to duty or transition to civilian life. The WWR assists active, reserve and veteran Marines. The Regimental Headquarters element, located in Quantico, VA, commands the operations of two Wounded Warrior Battalions located at Camp Pendleton, California and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and multiple detachments in locations around the globe.
Veterans Crisis Line (formerly the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline) is a free, confidential service available 24/7/365 for Veterans, Service Members, and their loved ones even if they are not registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs or enrolled in VA healthcare. Veterans, Service Members, and their loved ones can call 988 and Press 1.
Yellow Ribbon Program – is a DOD wide effort to support National Guard and Reserve Service Members and Families with information on benefits and referrals before, during, and after deployements.
