WORTH MORE HERE
PTSD Can Affect Anyone
About 1 in 11 will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime
Veterans are at a 50% higher risk of suicide than their peers who did not serve
Women are twice as likely as men to have PTSD
Can occur
regardless of ethnicity, nationality, or culture, and at any age
Quick-start Guide
Know someone battling PTSD?
Here's a quick list of Do's and Don'ts
Tell them to "get over it" or "snap out of it"
Make yourself available to support them
Minimizing how they feel - such as saying it isn't that bad or could be worse
Listen to them and let them freely express their feelings
If someone is considering suicide, don't be judgmental, doubt their wherewithal, or lecture them
Remove immediate dangers or potential dangers to themselves or others
Don't try to diagnose, fix, or solve their challenges or feelings
Support them and encourage them to ask for help from professionals
Resources
Regardless of the time, day, or location, help is ALWAYS out there - asking for it is the hardest part.
We've made these lifeline resources easily available to use or share with those that could benefit from them.
Know of additional resources that could help others?
Help us expand our resource list HERE
Support for All
Crisis Text Line
A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform, to help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Text HOME to 741741
Nationwide
24/7
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals
Nationwide
24/7
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Nationwide
M-F 10am-10pm ET
Redbird Willow Farm
https://www.redbirdwillowfarm.com/
Our animals have caught millions of our tears and consoled us on our darkest days. They’ve put genuine smiles on our faces, and it’s our hope they do the same for you.
**By appointment
Alabama
***In-person experience
Veteran-Specific Resources
Veteran's Crisis Hotline
www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones
1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
OR text 838255
Nationwide
24/7
Vets4Warriors
https://www.vets4warriors.com/
Provides confidential peer support to any veteran, service member, family member, or caregiver
Nationwide
24/7
Scenario Specific
Disaster Distress Helpline
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
Provides immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to a natural or human-caused disaster
OR text TalkWithUs to 66746
Nationwide
24/7
Trevor Lifeline
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
A safe, judgement free support service for LGBTQ who are struggling or thinking about suicide
OR text START to 678678
Nationwide
24/7
Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement
Copline
Active officers and their families can speak with a trained retired officer on the other end of the line
Nationwide
24/7
Warriors Heart
https://www.warriorsheart.com/
Meant to help Warriors in every walk of life for those undergoing the damaging effects of PTSD as well as chemical dependency.
* Active Duty, Veterans, Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement
Nationwide
24/7
va-related Resources
Help can come in many forms.
This section is an expansion of our original resources to provide additional resources for service-related disabilities, conditions, or compensation for Veterans.
In addition, health care-related resources are here to ensure all Veterans are armed with the best knowledge, and understanding of the benefits and care they deserve.
Know of additional resources that could help others?
Help us expand our resource list HERE
Vision Care Guide for Veterans
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/education/vision-care-guide-for-veterans/
The VA offers several preventative and routine care services, including regular eye exams. Glasses are provided only to veterans who meet certain criteria. Eyeglasses are typically not provided for veterans whose vision problems are normally occurring, like refractive errors.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals
Nationwide
24/7
Veterans United Home Loans
https://www.veteransunited.com/
We’re all about helping Veterans and military families become homeowners. In two short decades, we’ve closed over 500,000 VA Loans and became the #1 VA purchase lender in the nation.
Vets4Warriors
https://www.vets4warriors.com/
Provides confidential peer support to any veteran, service member, family member, or caregiver
Nationwide
24/7
*We are not directly affiliated with any of these resources - they are here for your use and help as everyone is worth more here.