The military provides counseling services for active duty service members, Reservists, National Guardsmen, and their families. Active duty service members and their families can receive counseling through Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) or through TRICARE providers. Military chaplains provide counseling and referral services for any service member experiencing combat stress. Military OneSource (MOS) provides free short-term, solution-focused counseling to active duty members, Guardsmen, Reservists, DoD civilian personnel designated as Civilian Expeditionary Workforce members and their families. The Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program provides similar counseling services. If mental health issues are identified during the course of counseling with an MOS counselor or an MFLC, clients will be referred to an MTF, TRICARE, or a local community resource for professional, medical mental health treatment.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has Veterans Centers which provide counseling services to assess and treat combat stress as well as other mental health issues.  The VA offers Readjustment Counseling Services which can be accessed at over 200 clinics in the United States. These counseling services target the transitional issues that are likely to occur during return from deployment. For Guardsmen and Reservists, counseling services are available at Veterans Centers if they have participated in combat situations within two years after return from deployment. National Guardsmen and Reservists may also access counseling services through their private health insurance providers and through their local community mental health services.

The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is another supportive resource for service members and their families.  Combat stress injuries can cause significant problems in relationships and family functioning, sometimes contributing to domestic violence and child abuse. FAP assesses, refers, and provides counseling for families experiencing domestic abuse or child abuse.

The military provides counseling services for active duty service members, Reservists, National Guardsmen, and their families. Active duty service members and their families can receive counseling through Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) or through TRICARE providers. Military chaplains provide counseling and referral services for any service member experiencing combat stress. Military OneSource (MOS) provides free short-term, solution-focused counseling to active duty members, Guardsmen, Reservists, DoD civilian personnel designated as Civilian Expeditionary Workforce members and their families. The Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program provides similar counseling services. If mental health issues are identified during the course of counseling with an MOS counselor or an MFLC, clients will be referred to an MTF, TRICARE, or a local community resource for professional, medical mental health treatment.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has Veterans Centers which provide counseling services to assess and treat combat stress as well as other mental health issues.  The VA offers Readjustment Counseling Services which can be accessed at over 200 clinics in the United States. These counseling services target the transitional issues that are likely to occur during return from deployment. For Guardsmen and Reservists, counseling services are available at Veterans Centers if they have participated in combat situations within two years after return from deployment. National Guardsmen and Reservists may also access counseling services through their private health insurance providers and through their local community mental health services.

The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is another supportive resource for service members and their families.  Combat stress injuries can cause significant problems in relationships and family functioning, sometimes contributing to domestic violence and child abuse. FAP assesses, refers, and provides counseling for families experiencing domestic abuse or child abuse.

Service members may have copays when accessing care through TRICARE. The copay is determined by the type of plan and service required. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers no cost services to those who qualify. Military Treatment Facilities, Military OneSource, and the Marriage and Family Life Counseling Program are all free for service members or family members. Community mental health services often use a sliding scale for fees, basing the fee on the client's ability to pay.

Service members may have copays when accessing care through TRICARE. The copay is determined by the type of plan and service required. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers no cost services to those who qualify. Military Treatment Facilities, Military OneSource, and the Marriage and Family Life Counseling Program are all free for service members or family members. Community mental health services often use a sliding scale for fees, basing the fee on the client's ability to pay.

Counseling services through Military OneSource counselors are typically provided within several days of the referral. Military and Family Life Counselors can often see a client within a short time frame as well. Mental health concerns requiring urgent or emergent care are usually addressed very quickly.

Counseling services through Military OneSource counselors are typically provided within several days of the referral. Military and Family Life Counselors can often see a client within a short time frame as well. Mental health concerns requiring urgent or emergent care are usually addressed very quickly.