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'm here because I need to know a few things about compensation for veterans with PTSD.

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

user: No, I don't. I'm just here out of interest.

user: Do you have more information about PTSD support?

assistant: Of course, see our Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment booklet for more about PTSD symptoms and treatment or go to our National Center for PTSD website for information about PTSD treatment and support.

user: I see. And who should I contact if an emergency happens?

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

user: Alright, but I meant something else. Do you have a hotline for such cases?

assistant: Of course. You can 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.

user: Great. What if the veteran in question just came home from a combat mission?

assistant: Whether you just returned from a deployment or have been home for 40 years, it's never too late to get help for post-traumatic stress disorder. Getting counseling or treatment can help you manage your symptoms and keep them from getting worse.

user: I see. Do you offer other forms of treatment as well?

assistant: Yes, 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 have trouble doing normal daily activities like going to work.

user: I heard there are also providers offering additional care. Is that right?

assistant: Correct. Providers offer added PTSD care in some of our large community-based outpatient clinics.