Support
A Place to
Start
Whether you are navigating transition, pressure, or something you cannot quite put a name to, there are resources available.
These resources are just a real place to start. Many are free or low-cost, and available to veterans across branches, backgrounds, and paths after service.
You earned access to them.
If You Need Support Right Now
If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, help is available right now.
Free. Confidential. 24/7. You don't need to be enrolled in VA benefits.
Reaching out is a step forward.
Combat Story exists because we believe telling your story matters. It can help you make sense of what you have experienced, and it can reach someone else who needs to hear it.
But sometimes telling your story is not enough.
If you need help, take it. We are not victims. We are warriors. And warriors ask for reinforcements.
AJ Pasciuti
Find What You Need
Resources for What You're Going Through
Select a category to find organizations and programs that can help.
VA Mental Health Services
Comprehensive mental health care including therapy, medication, and specialized PTSD treatment.
All enrolled veterans.
Visit websiteVet Centers
Free readjustment counseling for combat veterans and their families. No VA enrollment required. Over 300 locations.
Combat veterans and their families.
Visit websiteMake the Connection
Real stories from veterans who found their way through mental health challenges. Videos, resources, and local help finder.
All veterans and their families.
Visit websiteGive an Hour
Free mental health services from licensed professionals who donate their time.
Veterans and military families.
Visit websiteCohen Veterans Network
Free or low-cost mental health care at clinics in 30+ states. No VA enrollment needed, no discharge requirement.
Post-9/11 veterans and their families.
Visit websiteVA Safety Plan App
Build a personal safety plan on your phone with a mental health provider. Free.
All veterans.
Visit websiteOrganizations That Serve
Vetted Nonprofits Doing the Work
These organizations have earned 4-star Charity Navigator ratings, transparent financials, and the trust of the veteran community.
Wounded Warrior Project
Honor and empower wounded warriors.
Mental health workshops, career counseling, physical wellness for post-9/11 veterans.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websiteGary Sinise Foundation
Serve our nation by honoring our defenders.
100+ specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans, mortgage-free.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websiteTeam Rubicon
Mobilize veterans to continue their service.
Veteran-led disaster response teams deployed to hurricanes, fires, and humanitarian crises.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websiteFisher House Foundation
Comfort homes where families stay free.
Free lodging near 90+ military and VA medical centers worldwide.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websiteK9s For Warriors
Service dogs for warriors.
Trained service dogs for veterans with PTSD, free of charge. Research-backed reduction in suicidal ideation.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websiteHomes For Our Troops
Building homes, rebuilding lives.
350+ custom-built, mortgage-free homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websiteSemper Fi and America's Fund
Immediate assistance for combat wounded.
Fast financial grants and long-term support for wounded service members from all branches. Over $312 million distributed.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websiteOperation Homefront
Building strong military families.
Emergency financial aid, transitional housing, Back-to-School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websiteDisabled American Veterans (DAV)
Empowering veterans since 1920.
Free claims assistance, transportation to VA facilities, employment resources. Over 100 years of service.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websitePat Tillman Foundation
Invest in veterans as leaders.
Academic scholarships and leadership development for veterans and military spouses.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websiteBob Woodruff Foundation
Find, fund, and shape programs.
Identifying and funding the most innovative programs addressing veteran needs. Over $100 million invested.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websiteSoldiers' Angels
May no soldier go unloved.
Care packages, food assistance, VA hospital support, and housing aid for veterans in need.
4-Star Charity Navigator
Visit websiteYour State
Find Resources Where You Live
Every state has its own Department of Veterans Affairs with programs specific to where you live. Select your state to see what's available.