--- title: Top Organizations Helping Veterans With PTSD description: Want to support American heroes? Get involved with one of these organizations helping Veterans with PTSD. image: https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/hubfs/NWBB-Top-Organizations-Helping-Veterans-With-PTSD-blog-1.jpg --- [![Northwest Battle Buddies - Logo](https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Northwestbattlebuddies_January2023/images/Northwest-battle-buddies-logo.png "Northwest Battle Buddies - Logo")](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/) - Veterans - [Veterans](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/veterans/veterans) - [Program Overview](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/program-overview) - [Apply For a Service Dog](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/veterans/apply-for-a-service-dog) - [Vision of Hope](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/veterans/video-series-vision-of-hope) - [Resources](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/veterans/resources) - Service Dogs - [Service Dogs](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/nwbb-service-dogs) - [Foster a Puppy](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/nwbb-puppy-foster) - [KOA's Journey](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/service-dogs/video-series-koas-journey) - Support Our Veterans - [Donate](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/take-action/donate) - [Join ONQ](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/onq) - [Pledge-A-Pup](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/pledge-a-pup) - [Foster a Puppy](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/nwbb-puppy-foster) - [Become a Sponsor](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/take-action/become-a-sponsor) - [Custom Fundraisers](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/take-action/custom-fundraisers) - [Freedom Gala](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/take-action/freedom-gala) - [Memorials & Registries](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/take-action/memorials-registries) - [Wishlist](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/take-action/wishlist) - About - [About NWBB](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/about/about-nwbb) - [Leadership & Team](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/about/leadership-team) - [Affiliations](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/about/affiliations) - [NWBB in the News](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/about/nwbb-in-the-news) - [Stories](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/nwbb-stories) - [Contact Us](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/contact) - [Blog](https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/blog) - [Events](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/events) [![Donate](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/23546662/4a1dc1b2-0297-43df-96b9-6f5d88d84a89.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/23546662/4a1dc1b2-0297-43df-96b9-6f5d88d84a89) ![](https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/hubfs/NWBB-Top-Organizations-Helping-Veterans-With-PTSD-blog-1.jpg) # Top Organizations Helping Veterans With PTSD Published by [Shannon Walker](https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/blog/author/shannon-walker) on Nov 4, 2026, 8:00:00 AM ### **Key Takeaways** - **[About 7% of Veterans experience PTSD](https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/blog/understanding-ptsd-how-it-affects-our-veterans)** at some point in their lives, but with the right support, PTSD is treatable. - This guide covers 9 organizations helping Veterans with PTSD, ranging from service dog providers to clinical, residential, and crisis-support programs. - **[Northwest Battle Buddies (NWBB)](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/)** provides professionally trained PTSD service dogs to Veterans at no cost. - You can stand behind our American Heroes by**[joining Operation Never Quit](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/onq),[fostering a puppy](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/nwbb-puppy-foster),** or supporting any of the organizations below. According to the[National Center for PTSD](https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/common/common_veterans.asp), about 7 out of every 100 Veterans (7%) will experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. And according to the VA's most recent[National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report](https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/data.asp), an average of 17.6 Veterans die by suicide each day. The good news is that PTSD is treatable. The VA and many of the organizations below offer proven, evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), that can significantly reduce symptoms. For many Veterans,[service dogs](https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/blog/understanding-ptsd-how-it-affects-our-veterans), peer support, and community connection are just as vital to recovery. Whether you're a Veteran looking for support, a family member trying to help someone you love, or a supporter who wants to stand behind those who served, here are nine organizations helping Veterans with PTSD. | If you or a Veteran you know is in crisis, help is available right now. Call the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and then pressing 1, text 838255, or chat online at [VeteransCrisisLine.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/). It's free, confidential, and available 24/7. You don't need to be enrolled in VA health care to use it. | | --- |   ## **9 Organizations Helping Veterans With PTSD** ### **1. Northwest Battle Buddies** [Northwest Battle Buddies (NWBB)](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/about/about-nwbb) was founded in 2012 to support Veterans by providing them with professionally trained PTSD service dogs at no cost. NWBB's approach is modeled on the U.S. Army's "battle buddy" system, where soldiers are paired for mutual support. [Service dogs can significantly reduce symptoms](https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/blog/understanding-ptsd-how-it-affects-our-veterans) and provide life-changing assistance to Veterans in need. You can see that impact in the stories of Veterans like[Scott and Nikki](https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/blog/scott-nikki),[John and Honey](https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/blog/john-honey),[Dennis and Trooper](https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/blog/a-veterans-day-story-dennis-trooper), and[Paul and Goose](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/veteran-teams/paul-goose), who each found a path forward with a Battle Buddy at their side. NWBB's[PTSD service dogs](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/nwbb-service-dogs) undergo intensive training for several months before being matched with a Veteran handler for additional weeks of training and bonding as a team. You can learn more about how it all works on NWBB's[Program Overview](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/program-overview) page. NWBB relies on donations to provide service dogs at no cost, and every gift helps a Veteran[readjust to civilian life](https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/blog/service-dogs-workplace) and manage their PTSD symptoms. The best way to support? [**Join Operation Never Quit**](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/onq) with a monthly gift that funds the training and placement of these life-changing service dogs. Veterans ready to take the next step can also[apply for a service dog](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/veterans/apply-for-a-service-dog). ### **2. Wounded Warrior Project** [Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)](https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) is a nonprofit that provides a wide range of services and programs to support wounded Veterans. Its focus areas include mental health support, physical health and wellness, career and benefits counseling, and community engagement. Its [Warrior Care Network](https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/warrior-care-network) is a partnership with leading academic medical centers that delivers intensive clinical care for PTSD and traumatic brain injury. With programs like these, WWP works to honor and empower wounded warriors as they recover and reintegrate into civilian life. ### **3. The Headstrong Project** [The Headstrong Project](https://theheadstrongproject.org/) provides cost-free, confidential, and evidence-based mental health care for Veterans, service members, and their families. It offers individualized treatment for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns through a nationwide network of trauma-informed clinicians, available both in person and via telehealth. Headstrong's mission is to heal the hidden wounds of war by delivering effective care without waitlists, bureaucracy, or financial barriers. ### **4. Cohen Veterans Network** [Cohen Veterans Network (CVN)](https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/) is a national nonprofit network of mental health clinics for post-9/11 Veterans, service members, and their families. Through more than 20 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics nationwide (plus telehealth), CVN treats PTSD, depression, anxiety, and transition-related challenges. Care is available regardless of discharge status or ability to pay, and the network accepts most major insurance, including TRICARE. Because family members are eligible too, CVN is a strong option for households navigating PTSD together. ### **5. National Center for PTSD** [The National Center for PTSD](https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/peer_support.asp), part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, offers peer support groups to help Veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. These groups take a community-based approach to mental health care, allowing Veterans to connect with others who share similar experiences. The center also serves as a leading source of research, education, and practical resources on PTSD, working to improve Veterans' well-being by promoting understanding, sharing coping strategies, and offering emotional support in a safe environment. ### **6. VA Vet Centers** [VA Vet Centers](https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/) offer free, confidential readjustment counseling to combat Veterans, service members, and their families through more than 300 community-based locations nationwide. Kept deliberately separate from VA medical facilities to reduce barriers to care, Vet Centers provide individual, group, and family counseling for PTSD and other service-related challenges, and are often staffed by fellow Veterans. Family members of combat Veterans are eligible as well, and enrollment in VA health care isn't required. You can reach a Vet Center any time at [877-927-8387](tel:8779278387). ### **7. PTSD Foundation of America** [The PTSD Foundation of America](https://ptsdusa.org/) provides hope and healing for Veterans and their families living with combat-related post-traumatic stress. Through outreach programs, residential treatment, and peer mentoring, the foundation works to raise awareness of PTSD, offer support, and promote recovery. Its Camp Hope facility offers a free, intensive residential program with counseling, group therapy, and activities designed to help Veterans heal and reintegrate into society. ### **8. ROGER (Stop Soldier Suicide)** [ROGER](https://goroger.org/) is the wellness service of [Stop Soldier Suicide](https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/), a national nonprofit focused exclusively on reducing military and Veteran suicide. ROGER provides confidential, personalized virtual mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and safety planning — all 100% free to U.S. Veterans and service members, regardless of discharge status. Its evidence-based, trauma-informed approach is designed to increase safety and long-term well-being for at-risk Veterans, offering support well beyond a single crisis call. ### **9. Mission 22** [Mission 22](https://mission22.com/) is a national nonprofit dedicated to ending Veteran suicide. It offers treatment programs for post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and other challenges Veterans face, alongside wellness activities and community events that promote awareness and healing. Mission 22 also supports Veterans' families and works to build a supportive community through outreach and education, emphasizing long-term wellness and sustainable recovery. ## **Stand Behind Our American Heroes** The most direct way to fund NWBB's mission is [**Operation Never Quit**](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/onq), the monthly giving program that keeps professionally trained PTSD service dogs available to Veterans at no cost.You can also support Veterans through NWBB by [fostering a puppy](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/nwbb-puppy-foster) or[making a one-time donation](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/take-action/donate). Every contribution helps another American Hero find freedom and independence. **And if you're a Veteran reading this, know that help is within reach.** If you're in crisis right now, the Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 — just dial 988 and press 1. And when you're ready to explore whether a PTSD service dog could help you reclaim your independence, [you can apply for a service dog through NWBB](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/veterans/apply-for-a-service-dog). You'll also find financial, educational, and family support gathered on NWBB's [Veteran resources page](https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/veterans/resources). 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