PTSD treatment 
Whether you just returned from a deployment or have been home for 40 years , it s never too late to get help for PTSD posttraumatic stress disorder. Getting counseling or treatment can help you manage your symptoms and keep them from getting worse. Our National Center for PTSD is the world leader in PTSD research, education, and treatment. Find out how to access PTSD health services through VA. 

How do I talk to someone right now? 
If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one , connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night : Call 800 - 273 - 8255 , then select 1. Start a confidential Veterans chat. Text 838255. If you have hearing loss , call TTY : 800 - 799 - 4889. You can also : Call 911. Go to the nearest emergency room. Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn't matter what your discharge status is or if you're enrolled in VA health care. Find your nearest VA medical center 

What services does VA provide for PTSD? 


We have almost 200 PTSD treatment programs across the country that offer: 
1-to-1 mental health assessment and testing to figure out if you have PTSD Medicine proven to work for treating PTSD 1-to-1 psychotherapy also called talk therapy. This includes proven methods like Cognitive Processing Therapy CPT. 1-to-1 family therapy Group therapy for special needs, like anger or stress management, or combat support Group therapy for Veterans who served in certain combat zones or who ve been through similar traumas 

We also offer other forms of treatment and support: 
PTSD specialists provide regular outpatient care to Veterans with PTSD in each VA medical center across the U.S. Special residential live - in or inpatient care programs found in each region of the U.S. help Veterans with severe PTSD symptoms who hav

user: I need help getting VA health care for PTSD

assistant: We can help, the VA health care program covers PTSD health services .

assistant: Would you like more help accessing these services?

user: Yes, please

assistant: Okay, to use these services you must first apply for VA health care. We can help you apply for health care

user: what if I need help right at this moment?

assistant: You can talk with our Veterans Crisis Line responders for private free help.  Many of them are Veterans and are available 24/7.

user: can I also get disability benefits for my PTSD?

assistant: Yes, if you have PTSD linked to your military service you may be able to get disability benefits. We can help you find out if you can get disability benefits.

user: I don't have health benefits, but I was in combat when in the military. so what should I do for help?

assistant: You can get free counseling and support at one of our 300 community Vet Centers.  We can help you locate a Vet Center near you.

user: I haven't used the PTSD help before so where do I start?

assistant: You can contact a VA PTSD program near you or get in touch with your local VA medical center.  You can also call our general information hotline at 800-827-1000