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Resources for Military Personnel and Families

A significant number of service men and women returning from deployment to Iraq may be suffering from mental health problems requiring treatment, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, substance abuse, or problems re-adjusting to family and civilian life. Because we understand the effect these problems can cause military personnel and their families we created these pages to offer links to news and helpful resources.

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RESOURCES

• The Mental Health Self-Assessment Program® (MHSAP) has recently produced a new video, "A Different Kind of Courage," to encourage military service members to seek professional assistance. View the full length version of the new video (25 minutes).
• The MHSAP also offers service personnel and their families the opportunity to take anonymous, mental health and alcohol use self-assessments online, via the phone, and through special events held at installations. The self-assessments are a brief series of questions that, when linked together, help create a picture of how an individual is feeling. The program is designed to help individuals identify their own symptoms and access assistance before a problem becomes serious. The self-assessments address posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, generalized anxiety disorder, alcohol use, and bipolar disorder. After completing a self-assessment, individuals receive referral information including services provided by Tri-Care, Military OneSource and Vet Centers. The program, part of the Department of Defense continuum of care, is fully funded by Force Health Protection and Readiness, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs. To take a free, anonymous self-assessment, visit MilitaryMentalHealth.org or call 1-877-877-3647.
• The National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD) aims to advance the clinical care and social welfare of U.S. Veterans through research, education and training on PTSD and stress-related disorders. This site is an educational resource on PTSD and traumatic stress, for veterans and also for mental health care providers, researchers and the general public.
• PTSD Resources is a readjustment resource for for 21st Century Global War on Terror Veterans.
• Armed Forces Veterans Homes Foundation - Providing high-quality long term healthcare for America's heroes, Veterans Homes have exemplified the honorable military traditions of this nation for nearly a century and a half-since their establishment after the Civil War. Today the rich heritage of the armed forces "taking care of its own" continues at the 133 Homes that serve 30,000 elderly and infirm veterans around the country.
• Gift From Within - a non-profit organization founded in 1993 is dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. Educational materials include articles, a poetry and art center, music room, Q&A on PTSD, support group, Support Pal Network, and other trauma resources including inspirational & coping stories written by members.
• Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance CNY - is a FREE peer support group where we help each other navigate the ups and downs of life. Come meet others just like you ... a place where you can feel at home to laugh or cry.
• Military life, especially deployments or mobilizations, can present challenges to service members and their families that are both unique and difficult. Some are manageable, some are not. Many times we can successfully deal with them on our own. In some instances matters get worse and one problem can trigger other more serious issues. At such times it is wise to check things out and see what is really happening. In addition to the sites listed above, there are several totally anonymous and voluntary self-assessments available by visiting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for PTSD website.
• Support Troops Network offers counseling, advocacy, education, referral, and support to active duty service personnel and veterans of our community, and to their families, at no cost. Support Troops Network believes we are all involved, in one way or another, in the need for healing and support when our nation is, and has been, at war. Support Troops Network is not part of the VA system. Support Troops Network works with a variety of community organizations and individuals that assist the network in finding resources and outreach efforts. The network is entirely independent of government connections and strictly respects privacy and confidentiality.

Please note the information provided on these pages is for information use only. The Mental Health Association of Onondaga County does not independently verify the information by the resources listed here. A listing on these pages does not constitute an endorsement by the MHA.