PTSD Resources

Immediate Crisis Support

These services provide 24/7 confidential crisis assistance for individuals in emotional distress or experiencing PTSD symptoms.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• Phone: 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

• Website: 988lifeline.org

• Free support for anyone in emotional crisis, including PTSD, suicidal thoughts, or anxiety.

Veterans Crisis Line (for veterans, service members, and families)

• Phone: Dial 988, then press 1

• Text: 838255

• Website: veteranscrisisline.net

• 24/7 confidential crisis support and mental health referrals tailored to veterans.

Veteran & Military-Focused Programs

These organizations specialize in PTSD support, clinical care, and resources for veterans, active-duty military, and their families.

Home Base Program

• Website: homebase.org/programs/get-care

• Clinical care, support groups, and intensive outpatient programs for PTSD, TBI, and military trauma.

Boston Vet Center

• Website: va.gov/boston-vet-center

• Counseling for PTSD, military sexual trauma (MST), bereavement, and transition stress.

LEADER Program McLean Hospital

• Website: mcleanhospital.org/treatment/leader

• Outpatient treatment for first responders, military, and veterans dealing with trauma, substance use, or anxiety.

National Center for PTSD

• Website: ptsd.va.gov

• Leading authority on PTSD research, treatment guidelines, and self-help tools.

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

• Website: taps.org

• Grief support and trauma counseling for families of fallen service members, including peer mentoring.

Boston Wounded Vet Bike Run

• Website: theyfoughtweride.com

• Annual fundraiser raising awareness and support for wounded veterans living with PTSD or TBI.

Timothy Doc Cook Foundation

• Website: facebook.com/YaDudeDoc

• Contact: Joseph Cook at (617) 816-9350 or ptsdscholarships@hotmail.com

• Provides scholarships, raises PTSD awareness, and hosts events like the Shamrock Showdown hockey tournament.

Professional & Peer-Based Mental Health Support

These resources provide access to counseling, treatment referrals, and peer support for individuals with PTSD.

SAMHSA

• Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

• Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/ptsd

• 24/7 confidential help and nationwide treatment locator.

Give an Hour

• Website: giveanhour.org

• Free mental health support from licensed professionals for trauma survivors.

PTSD Alliance

• Website: ptsda.org

• Public education and collaboration across organizations to support PTSD awareness.

Support for Youth, Families, and Childhood Trauma

These organizations offer specialized services for children and families coping with trauma and PTSD-related challenges.

Child Mind Institute

• Website: childmind.org

• Clinical services and resources for children and teens with trauma, anxiety, and behavioral health needs.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• Website: nctsn.org

• Provides tools and guidance for caregivers, schools, and providers to deliver trauma-informed care.