EMERGENCY & SUICIDE PREVENTION

Returning war veterans may face a multitude of physical and mental challenges. Veterans’ families are often unprepared to deal with a family member who may experience pain, nightmares, feelings of detachment, irritability, trouble concentrating, and sleeplessness. These are some of the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Experts estimate that between 25% and 30% of Vietnam veterans who fought in combat have symptoms of PTSD and the experiences associated with combat. It’s been recently estimated that 30% of combat soldiers returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan are experiencing similar trauma.

If you carry the physical and emotional scars of battle and need support, we have a few resources for you to access to help you begin to heal.

Veterans Crisis Line

Speak with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text—24/7. Visit Veteran Crisis Line

If you need assistance immediately, please call 1-800-273-8255.

VISIT VETERANS CRISIS LINE

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

For veterans, crises can be heightened by their experiences during military service. If you’re a veteran or service member and in crisis, these resources can help. Visit Veterans: Lifeline for more information on how to take care of yourself, how to help others experiencing these feelings, or find more resources.

VISIT VETERANS: LIFELINE

APPS & SELF ASSESSMENT

Monitor your moods on six, pre-loaded scales (anxiety, stress, depression, brain injury, post-traumatic stress, general well-being).

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Take a PTS self-assessment developed by the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Visit PTSD Self Assessment

Learn about PTS, get information about professional care, take a PTS self-assessment, find support and access tools that help manage the stresses of daily life.

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PTSD RESOURCES

The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, frequently referred to as the PCL-5, is a self-assessment to measure the presence and severity of PTSD symptoms. DSM-5 refers to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is the standard reference used by healthcare providers to diagnose mental health and behavioral conditions.

If your responses to the PCL-5 suggest that you may suffer from PTSD, you may benefit from reaching out to a behavioral healthcare professional for help. Recovery from PTSD is possible, and is critical for a happier and more fulfilling life.

Take the Assessment

Find information about the causes, symptoms and treatments of PTS.

Visit National Center for PTSD

Hear stories from other veterans, and get advice from clinicians who have treated thousands of cases of PTS.

Visit About Face

Find information about treatment options, coping mechanisms and medications for PTS.

Visit National Institute of Mental Health

Learn about the risk factors and complications associated with PTS, and find information about tests, diagnoses, treatments and medication.

Visit The Mayo Clinic

Gain a better understanding of PTS, and learn how to get help for yourself, a friend, or a family member. Read stories from people who have gotten support and returned to their normal lives, activities and relationships.

Understand PTSD

Read about the therapies and medications that are proven to help people with PTS. Hear from experts about what treatment is like and how it can help you.

Understand PTSD Treatment

Care for U.S. Service Members and First Responders with Brain Injury and Mental Health Concerns.

Learn more about the Veteran Patient Program

Providing servicemembers with in-depth information on the negative impact PTSD can have on someone’s daily life as well as strategies on how to mitigate its effects.

Read the Guide

Find a veteran support group in your area.

Visit Vet Center Program

Join an online PTS support group.

Visit PTSD Support Group

CANCER

1/3 of all mesothelioma patients are veterans, and approximately 6,000 veterans afflicted with this asbestos-caused cancer died between 1999 and 2005 alone. The reason this cancer targets so many veterans is because of the prevalence of asbestos use in the military in the past. Part of our mission is to spread awareness to veterans and their families. The website mesotheliomaguide.com offers free veteran specific resources and support for patients and families.

MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA (MST) RESOURCES

Get an overview of Military Sexual Trauma (MST), programs and services, screening and outreach.

Visit Department of Veterans Affairs-Mental Health Center

Read about the military’s response to domestic violence and access statistics, research and information.

Visit National Center for Domestic and Sexual Violence

Learn about the Army’s I. A.M. STRONG program and army-specific policies and reporting procedures for sexual assault.

Visit SHARP-Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention

Learn about the Navy’s policies and reporting procedures for sexual assault.

Visit Navy Sexual Assault Prevention

Learn about the SAPR program, how to prevent and respond to sexual assault how members of the coast guard should report a sexual assault.

Visit United States Coast Guard Sexual Assault Prevention, Recovery and Response (SAPRR) program.

Access all the 24/7 helpline numbers for the United States Marine Corp.

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Find healthcare services for women veterans available through the VA.

Visit Women Veterans Healthcare

Find MST services available through the VA.

Download the PDF

Watch videos where survivors of MST share stories about sexual assault and recovery.

Visit Military Sexual Trauma: Real Stories from Veterans

Access sexual assault support from the Department of Defense community.

Visit Safe Helpline

Learn about sexual assault reporting options and get reporting policy information.

Visit Reporting and Policy Information

Know your rights as a victim of military sexual assault.

Visit the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response site.

Call the VA support line dedicated to Women Veterans’ needs. 

1-855-829-6636

Read about a study that assesses the efficacy of the Veterans Health Administration universal screening program for military sexual violence.

Visit Veterans Health Administration and Military Sexual Trauma

Learn about the prevalence of women veterans suffering from co-occurring issues, like post-traumatic stress (PTS), military sexual trauma, addiction and homelessness.

Visit Women Veteran with Co-occurring Disorders

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) RESOURCES

Find information about the causes, symptoms and treatments of TBI.

Visit TraumaticBrainInjury.com 

Read this guide for families and caregivers of those who have suffered a TBI. Learn about the effects of TBI, what you can do to help and how to navigate veteran services and benefits.

Visit Traumatic Brain Injury

Know the signs of concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries and how to cope.

Visit Signs & Symptoms Fact Sheet 

Watch a short video about potential causes and symptoms of TBI and what to do if you have had a brain injury.

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Access information and resources for people living with TBI and their families.

Visit BrainLine.org

Get help with managing the ongoing symptoms of TBI as you go back to school.

Visit Back to School Guide

Get connected with a support group for people who have experienced TBI.

Visit Traumatic Brain Injury Support

Find a veteran support group in your area.

Visit Vet Center Program

Find out the new rules for veterans disability related to traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Visit TBI Disability Ratings

Apply online to receive your disability benefits for TBI and other conditions.

Visit TBI Benefits

ALCOHOL & DRUG REHAB FOR VETERANS

24/7  Support from treatment specialists to help you recover today. All conversations and data gathered kept 100% private. NOW is the time. Get the right treatment. Find a rehab location in your area based on treatment type, payment type or substance.

Visit Alltreatment.com to start your treatment.

Find the best drug and/or alcohol rehab centers near you by visiting AddictionResource.Net or get help now (100% confidential and free) by calling 844-597-0006.

Visit AddictionResource.Net

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A tool for veterans nationwide to learn about what jobs they qualify for, benefits of the GI Bill, the best undergrad and graduate schools to look into, the best companies for veterans, veteran rights and more.

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Veteran’s guide to job searching.

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Use the skills you’ve gained from your service to our country, by applying for a job in the private security sector. Military and law enforcement veterans receive FREE registration to this (veteran-owned and operated) website in order to research and apply for private security jobs across the country and worldwide.

Register today

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES

The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor remains the most updated archive of Purple Heart recipients, honoring their legacy by sharing their stories.

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If you have found a Purple Heart medal that needs to be returned to it’s rightful owner, please contact purpleheartsreunited@gmail.com

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Learn more about how to cope with issues affecting your military family, such as deployment, health, effects on military children, civil employment, family programs available and more.

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Our Mission

The mission of the Purple Heart Service Foundation is to enhance the quality of life of Purple Heart recipients and other honorably discharged veterans and their families.