Resources for Veterans
NAMI Homefront
NAMI understands attending an in-person class can be difficult for busy individuals and families. NAMI is excited to announce the launch of our free online suite of resources for caregivers, family members, and military service members and veterans designed to increase understanding, communication, wellness and advocacy skills.
https://homefrontresources.nami.org/
Crisis Resource Guide: https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/Extranet-Education/Homefront/NAMI-Homefront-Crisis-Resources.pdf
Directory of Resources: https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/Extranet-Education/Homefront/NAMI-Homefront-Resource-Directory.pdf
Local Resources
Santa Cruz County Vet Center offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Services include counseling for for needs such as depression, PTSD, and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST).
https://www.va.gov/santa-cruz-county-vet-center/#counseling-services
https://santacruzhumanservices.org/AdultLongTermCare/VeteransServices/SCVetCenterat41stAve
The Camp Recovery Center is proud to serve United States military veterans who are seeking treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns through the Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care Network near Santa Cruz & San Jose.
https://www.camprecovery.com/programs/military/
Santa Cruz County Vet Center offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Services include counseling for for needs such as depression, PTSD, and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST).
https://www.va.gov/santa-cruz-county-vet-center/#counseling-services
https://santacruzhumanservices.org/AdultLongTermCare/VeteransServices/SCVetCenterat41stAve
The Camp Recovery Center is proud to serve United States military veterans who are seeking treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns through the Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care Network near Santa Cruz & San Jose.
https://www.camprecovery.com/programs/military/
K9 for Warriors
Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma.
https://k9sforwarriors.org
Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma.
https://k9sforwarriors.org
Wounded Warrior Project
Through interactive programs, rehabilitative retreats, and professional services, veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of service can build resilience to help overcome mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trauma (MST), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and more.
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Through interactive programs, rehabilitative retreats, and professional services, veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of service can build resilience to help overcome mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trauma (MST), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and more.
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Mental Health
This website features a Veteran's Crisis Line, educational articles about mental health topics, links for finding support (including women veterans, LGBTQ+ veterans, transitioning service members, and more), quick resources, and stories of support from veterans.
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/
This website features a Veteran's Crisis Line, educational articles about mental health topics, links for finding support (including women veterans, LGBTQ+ veterans, transitioning service members, and more), quick resources, and stories of support from veterans.
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/
| VA Mental Health Handout |
CalVet Mental Health Services
A variety of resources are listed on this platform for veterans seeking mental health aid. The Coming Home Project is a non-profit organization devoted to providing expert, compassionate care, support, education, and stress management tools for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, service members, their families, and their care providers. The Network of Care website provides a comprehensive listing of mental health and other resources for service members, veterans and their families.
For the complete list of resources:
https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/Mental-Health-Program.aspx
A variety of resources are listed on this platform for veterans seeking mental health aid. The Coming Home Project is a non-profit organization devoted to providing expert, compassionate care, support, education, and stress management tools for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, service members, their families, and their care providers. The Network of Care website provides a comprehensive listing of mental health and other resources for service members, veterans and their families.
For the complete list of resources:
https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/Mental-Health-Program.aspx
Vehicles for Veterans
Helplines, crisis lines, free clinics and outreach, free online communities and support, referral programs, and how you can help are topics included in the Vehicles for Veterans free mental health resources page.
https://www.vehiclesforveterans.org/free-mental-health-resources-for-veterans/
Helplines, crisis lines, free clinics and outreach, free online communities and support, referral programs, and how you can help are topics included in the Vehicles for Veterans free mental health resources page.
https://www.vehiclesforveterans.org/free-mental-health-resources-for-veterans/
