PTSD Resources & Support
Crisis hotlines, treatment finders, support organizations, and helpful resources for those affected by PTSD and their families.
🆘 In Crisis? Get Help Now
If you're in immediate danger or having thoughts of suicide, help is available 24/7.
988Call or text 988 · Chat online · Veterans press 1
Crisis Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 crisis support for anyone in emotional distress. Call, text, or chat.
📞 Call or text: 988
Veterans Crisis Line
Dedicated support for veterans and their families. Press 1 after dialing 988.
📞 988, then press 1
Text: 838255 · Chat online →
Crisis Text Line
Text-based crisis support for those who prefer texting.
📱 Text HOME to 741741
RAINN (Sexual Assault)
National Sexual Assault Hotline for survivors of sexual violence.
📞 1-800-656-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Support for those experiencing domestic abuse.
📞 1-800-799-7233
Find Treatment
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Find mental health treatment facilities and programs near you.
📞 1-800-662-4357
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
Search for therapists by specialty, insurance, and location. Filter by "PTSD" or "Trauma".
EMDR Therapist Directory
Find EMDR-trained therapists through the EMDR International Association.
VA PTSD Treatment
Free PTSD treatment for eligible veterans. No enrollment in VA healthcare required for some services.
📞 1-877-222-8387
Open Path Collective
Affordable therapy ($30-$80/session) for those without insurance or with financial need.
Educational Resources
National Center for PTSD
VA's comprehensive resource with information, tools, and research on PTSD for veterans, civilians, and providers.
PTSD Coach App
Free app from the VA with tools for managing PTSD symptoms, tracking progress, and finding support.
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Information on PTSD and related anxiety disorders, plus therapist finder.
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Professional organization with public resources on trauma and treatment.
Support for Specific Groups
Veterans & Military
Make the Connection
VA resource connecting veterans to support, stories, and local resources.
First Responders
Survivors of Violence
National Center for Victims of Crime
Resources and referrals for crime survivors.
📞 1-855-484-2846
Books & Self-Help
- "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk — Landmark book on trauma and the body
- "Trauma and Recovery" by Judith Herman — Classic text on understanding trauma
- "The PTSD Workbook" by Mary Beth Williams — Practical exercises for healing
- "Getting Past Your Past" by Francine Shapiro — EMDR pioneer's self-help guide
- "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving" by Pete Walker — For C-PTSD specifically
For Family & Friends
- Learn about PTSD — Understanding helps you support without enabling avoidance
- Be patient — Recovery takes time; don't push them to "get over it"
- Encourage treatment — Support their engagement with professional help
- Get your own support — Caregiver burnout is real; find a therapist or support group for yourself
- Family therapy — Can help repair relationships affected by PTSD
NAMI Family Support Groups
Free peer-led support groups for family members of those with mental illness.