Treatment & Support Resources
National and local resources for substance use treatment, mental health support, and recovery. All resources listed are free or low-cost.
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential support for veterans and families in crisis
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for substance abuse and mental health
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in distress
VA Mental Health Services
Counseling, therapy, PTSD treatment, substance abuse treatment
Vet Centers
Free counseling for combat veterans, MST survivors, and bereaved families. No VA enrollment needed.
VA Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Detox, inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
12-step program for alcohol addiction. Many veteran-specific meetings.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
12-step program for drug addiction
SMART Recovery
Science-based alternative to 12-step programs. Self-empowerment approach.
Al-Anon / Nar-Anon
Support groups for families and friends of people with substance use issues
In The Rooms
Free online recovery meetings (12-step and non-12-step)
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Find substance abuse and mental health treatment facilities near you
VA Facility Locator
Find VA medical centers, Vet Centers, and clinics
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
Find therapists, psychiatrists, and treatment centers
VA Caregiver Support
Support for family caregivers of veterans. Training, respite care, stipends.
Vet Center Family Counseling
Free counseling for families of veterans. Helps with PTSD, substance use, trauma.
Military OneSource
Free counseling and resources for active duty families
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Support groups, education, and advocacy for families
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Evidence-based information about drugs and addiction
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Resources, treatment info, and research
National Center for PTSD
PTSD education, family resources, treatment information
Partnership to End Addiction
Information and support for families dealing with addiction
Finding Local Resources
To find treatment facilities, therapists, and support groups in your area:
- •Call SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 for treatment referrals
- •Use the SAMHSA Treatment Locator: findtreatment.gov
- •Find your nearest Vet Center: 1-877-927-8387
- •Search for AA/NA meetings near you on their websites
