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How Do I Get Support?
"Educate yourself. I feel like that has helped me the most."
Nathan Ball
Family Member
How Do I Get Support?
When someone you care about has PTSD, it affects you too. You are probably spending time and energy to help your loved one cope. Learning about PTSD helps you to understand what your loved one is experiencing. But, you need to take care of yourself too. Here are some resources that can help.
Families and Friends
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Help for families and friends
Resources to help you take care of yourself while supporting someone with PTSD.
Military Families
- Coping when a family member goes to war.
The cycle of deployment stress, including pre, during, and post-deployment is difficult for many families, and can be particularly difficult for children. - Children coping with deployment
The children of Service members can face many challenges when their parent deploys. Get information and resources to help support children whose parent or caregiver has deployed.
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Understanding PTSD: A Guide for Family and Friends (PDF)
What you need to know to help yourself and your loved one with PTSD.
Get help for PTSD
If you need help right away:
- Call 1-800-273-8255
Press "1" if you are a Veteran. - Chat online with a counselor
- Call 911 or visit a local emergency room
