A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs center that advances clinical care and social welfare for Veterans and others affected by trauma or PTSD through research, education, training, and public information. It does not provide direct clinical care or individual provider referrals; its public website helps people understand PTSD, find treatment and mental-health providers, use self-help resources, and locate crisis support.
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Programs & services
Specific programs and services listed for this organization.
Find a Provider – PTSD and Trauma Mental-Health Provider Guidance
ActivePublic guidance for finding a therapist, counselor, psychologist, or other mental-health professional. The page links to trauma-focused therapy directories for Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR, as well as general provider locators including APA, ISTSS, SAMHSA, and others. It also explains how to consider trauma experience, treatment approach, insurance, and out-of-pocket costs.
PTSD Information, Self-Help, Family Support, and Crisis-Resource Education
ActiveThe National Center provides public education about PTSD and trauma, self-help and coping tools, information for family and friends, PTSD self-screening resources, treatment decision aids, and links to emergency and Veterans Crisis Line resources.
VA PTSD Care and PTSD Specialty Care Programs
ActiveVA treatment services for eligible Veterans with PTSD, including evaluation and assessment, treatment planning, evidence-based psychotherapy such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR, medication access or referral, care coordination, and in some cases residential rehabilitation. VA medical centers offer PTSD treatment, and many large community-based outpatient clinics also provide PTSD care.
Vet Centers – Counseling and Support for Veterans and Families
ActiveCommunity-based counseling centers offering confidential counseling for PTSD and other readjustment concerns, along with services for military families. The National Center’s VA PTSD Care page identifies Vet Centers as a resource for Veterans and their families.
Resource information
Who this resource serves
Burn survivors, families, caregivers, and others seeking trauma, emotional-recovery, or mental-health support.
How to access services
Use the official Find a Provider page for guidance on selecting a trauma-informed clinician and for links to provider directories and therapy-specific locators. Use the VA locator or contact a local VA facility for VA PTSD treatment. Use 988 for immediate crisis support; Veterans may press 1 or text 838255.