Welcome to Military411! If you are an Active Duty, Reservist or National Guard member interested in military mental health for you or your family members this is the right spot for you. You will find information and links to a variety of services that are concerned about keeping your mental health information confidential.
 
For example, there are links to Military One Source, authorized by the Department of Defense to give all service members and their families (regardless of activation status or deployment history) 12 free sessions per person! This is face to face counseling in your local area with a private practice therapist. No copay, no deductible!
 
You will also find links to your local Vet Centers. They are amazing when it comes to military related issues. They are also free and confidential. They have some restrictions on who they serve, but can see anyone who has been deployed into a combat zone.
 
So, take a look at what is available. Knowledge is power. Use the information provided to inform your buddies, your command, your families, and your service members. You can make a difference in helping Military members and their families find mental health care when they need it.  

Featured Organizations
Visit the Real Warriors website.
Visit the Real Warriors website.

Real Warriors Campaign

The Real Warriors Campaign is an initiative launched by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) to promote the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans and their families.  

The Real Warriors Campaign combats the stigma associated with seeking psychological health care and treatment and encourages service members to increase their awareness and use of these resources.   The campaign features stories of real service members who have sought treatment and are continuing to maintain successful military or civilian careers.

In addition, DCoE established the DCoE Outreach Center, a 24/7 call center staffed by health resource consultants to provide confidential answers, tools, tips and resources about psychological health and traumatic brain injury.  Links to the call center can be found on the Real Warriors website.

 
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PTSD and Service Dogs

Injured Iraq veteran Bill Campbell gets a service dog and a new chance at life.  http://a.abcnews.com/Health/MindMoodNews/story?id=4476070&page=1

Bill Campbell takes his dog, Pax, back to where he was trained.   http://www.oprah.com/media/20090416-tows-puppies-behind-bars-reunion-video

If you have questions or need some additional support, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible. All information will be kept confidential.

Kim Evans, L.M.F.T. 
kimevansmft@msn.com
805.218.1930

 
For emergency situations please contact 911 and/or Military One Source 800.342.9647. They are available 24/7.