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 want information on how I can get benefits for PTSD

assistant: Do you have symptoms of PTSD and suffered a serious injury, personal trauma, sexual trauma, or were threatened with injury, sexual assault, or death while serving in the military?

user: none of that

user: Is there somewhere else I can get information on PTSD and such?

assistant: You can look at  our, Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment, booklet for more about PTSD symptoms and treatment. It is available in PDF format.  You can also go to our National Center for PTSD website for information about PTSD treatment and support.

user: what if I ever get into a moment when I really really need help?

assistant: You should call 911  or go to the nearest emergency room

user: do you think treatment can help me?

assistant: Whether you just returned from a deployment or have been home for some years, it is never too late to get help for posttraumatic stress disorder. Counseling or treatment can help you manage your symptoms and keep them from getting worse. 

user: but I don't think there are VA places near me to help so where can I get help?

assistant: If you don't live near a VA medical center or clinic we can refer you to a Vet Center or health care provider near you.  Or, you can get counseling over the phone through telemental health care.