Getting Help
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Getting Help
"Most of us have received a life-time of messages which suggest that it is not okay to need help or to ask for help.... As a result, finding the courage to expose our need and to ask for help can be a difficult process." -Dale & Juanita Ryan
Millions of people struggle with depression, addiction or guilt. Many are able to address these issues in a meaningful way on the road to recovery.
Few, if any, can do it alone–and no one should have to.
Fortunately, there are many resources available. Below, we attempt to outline a few of your options.
Vet Centers
Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. These services are free for veterans and their family members.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center program operates a system of 232 community based counseling centers. The Vet Centers are staffed by small multi-disciplinary teams of dedicated providers, many of which are combat veterans themselves. Vet Center staff are available toll free during normal business hours at 1-800-905-4675 (Eastern) and 1-866-496-8838 (Pacific).
Find a Veterans Affairs Vet Center
Other Places to Find Help:
In and out patient treatment centers assist people struggling with addiction and trauma.
Find a sympathetic church or faith community.
Resources
On this site, we've collected resources throughout this site on a variety of issues, including:
In addition to the resources we have collected, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America has put together an excellent Veterans Resource Page.
Wounded Warriors Registry
Veterans for America has launched the Wounded Warrior Registry for returning veterans who suffer from psychological wounds and/or traumatic brain injuries and feel that they are not receiving the help that they need. After you fill out a basic form someone from Veterans for America will contact you to see what can be done to help.