Resources for Families, Caregivers, and Veterans

• National Center for PTSD: This site provides educational resources for Veterans, health care providers, researchers, and the general public. Website »
• Make the Connection: This public awareness campaign by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides personal video testimonials and resources to help Veterans discover ways to improve their lives. Website »
• About Face: A site dedicated to changing the lives of Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In the site Veterans can learn about PTSD, explore treatment options, and hear stories from other Veterans who have faced PTSD and regained control of their lives. Website »
• Coaching into Care: A free and confidential “coaching” service for family and friends of Veterans who see that their Veteran needs help. Coaching involves helping the caregiver figure out how to motivate their Veteran to seek services. The service is free and provided by licensed clinical social workers and psychologists. Website »
• Military One Source: A free service by the Dept. of Defense to active duty, Guard and Reserve service members, and their families with comprehensive information on every aspect of military life including deployment, reunion, relationships, grief, spouse employment and education, parenting and child care, and much more. Website »
• VA Caregiver Support Services: A VA program that provides support and services to Family Caregivers. Website »

Resources for Health Providers

• VA Community Provider Website: This site features key tools to support the mental health services health providers can use to support Veterans. This includes information on connecting with VA, understanding military culture and experience, as well as tools for working with a variety of mental health conditions.Website »
• The Citizen Soldier Support Program (CSSP): Free courses for health providers developed by the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill on how to support military families living in their community. The courses cover topics such as treating the invisible wounds of war, a primary care approach, issues of women returning from combat, and understanding military family issues. Website »