How can I get help/support for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

You may wish to consult our website’s Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder page, where you will find information on the condition, current treatments, and ways to support recovery. 

It is important to note that humans are resilient; most people adjust over time after a traumatic event. Protective factors like social support, positive coping skills, and a sense of hope help most people recover well. 

However, traumatic events can have lasting effects on a person’s mental health, and some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after going through one or more traumatic events. 

If you or someone you care for is experiencing symptoms of PTSD, we hope you find the following resources helpful: 

  • America’s VetDogs provides no-cost PTSD service dogs to veterans, active-duty service members, or first responders who are living with disability caused by PTSD. Reach them by phone at (866) 838-3647. 
  • The Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association website EMDR International Association offers a “Find an EMDR Therapist” locator to find clinicians trained in the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a psychotherapy treatment that helps people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD.  
  • Int’l Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation provides facts sheets, webinars and other resources on trauma and dissociation, as well as a Find a Therapist/Facility locator.Reach them by phone at (202) 803-6332.  
  • The JED Foundation protects emotional health and prevents suicide for adolescents and young adults; the organization’s website offers a webpage on “How to Cope with Traumatic Events,” including tips on coping and recognizing when trauma requires professional help. 
  • Traumatic Stress Institute is an international organization that helps people understand, recover from, and treat traumatic stress (including PTSD), dissociative disorders, and co–occurring conditions such as addiction, self-injury, and suicidality. Their website provides educational information, resources for treatment, support, and self-help, as well as publications about trauma and recovery.  
  • The US Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD website provides resources for individuals, family members and providers about combat- and non-combat-related PTSD, including information on understanding PTSD, treatment options, self-help resources, and finding support as a family member. Their website offers resources for finding a treatment provider. Their “Helping a Family Member Who Has PTSD” webpage is also available in Spanish.  
  • TF-CBT National Therapist Certification Program offers a “Find a Therapist” locator on its website to find a clinician in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) treatment for people impacted by trauma; search by location, name and other criteria. 

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