Counseling & Support Groups

American Red Cross Counseling Services for Military Personnel

Offers confidential counseling services to all military personnel - Active Duty, National Guard and Reserves - and their families. Find the chapter or office near you.

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American Veterans with Brain Injuries

Offers support to families of Service Members and Veterans who have traumatic brain injuries, including a chat room and a Web-based peer support network.
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Building Better Caregivers - A Free 6-Week Internet Workshop

Online workshop for caregivers of people with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), or dementia (Alzheimer's or other dementia). Teaches family members and informal caregivers who are Veterans, or who take care of Veterans, skills to improve or maintain their own health as a caregiver and increase their effectiveness.

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Caregiving Across the States

Information on caregiver support programs in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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CaringBridge Free Web Sites

Provides free, personalized Web sites that support and connect loved ones during critical illness, treatment and recovery.
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Give an Hour - Free Mental Health Services

Provides free mental health services nationwide by mental health professionals who literally give an hour of their time each week to military personnel and their families.
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Help & Resources for Caregivers - Tips for Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Provides resources and advice on caring for yourself while caregiving, finding community support and support groups for caregivers.
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Mental Health America (MHA) Affiliate Directory

Local MHA affiliates in your state that can help you find support groups in your area.
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Mental Health Resources for Returning Veterans & Their Families

Information for returning Veterans and their families from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) about prevention, treatment and recovery support for mental health and substance use disorders. Includes resources for military families coping with trauma.

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Vet Centers

Centers offer readjustment counseling and outreach services to all Veterans who served in any combat zone and their family for military-related issues. Services include individual counseling, group counseling, marital and family counseling, bereavement counseling, medical referrals, assistance in applying for VA benefits, employment counseling and alcohol/drug assessments. Find the Vet Center in your state.

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Well Spouse Association

Gives support to wives, husbands and partners of people who are chronically ill and/or have disabilities.
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