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Members of our armed services face an increased risk of mental health conditions like PTSD, depression, and substance use disorder. Stressors like the transition into civilian life can lead to worsening symptoms and present barriers to accessing health care. Here’s how to navigate your options.

Veteran and Military Member Mental Health Guide | Everyday Health

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Federal Way Vet Center

32020 32nd Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98001

253-838-3090

https://www.va.gov/federal-way-vet-center/

Hours:  Mon:  7:30-6:00pm

             Tues:  7:30-6:00pm

             Wed:  7:30-6:00pm

             Thu:    7:30-6:00pm

              Fri:     7:30-4:30pm

              Sat:    Closed

              Sun:   Closed

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Head Strong: 

https://getheadstrong.org/

Headstrong provides at no expense, confidential and stigma-free
mental health treatment for military members, veterans, and their families
regardless of service era or discharge.

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Memory Care

Memory care facilities provide those living with Alzheimer's and dementia with care that is tailored to their unique needs. Memory care can take place in its own facility or as part of a designated wing of another residential care community.

Staff members of memory care units or facilities undergo specialized training in caring for those with memory impairment, and the facilities often coordinate social activities and schedules specifically for the needs of those living with Alzheimer's or dementia.

https://www.memorycare.com/memory-care-in-washington

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Military Health System

The Military Health System is one of America’s largest and most complex health care institutions, and the world’s preeminent military healthcare delivery operation. Our MHS saves lives on the battlefield, combats infectious disease around the world, and is responsible for providing health services through both Direct CareDirect care refers to military hospitals and clinics, also known as “military treatment facilities” and “MTFs.”direct care and private sector care to approximately 9.6 million beneficiaries, composed of uniformed service members, military retirees, and family members.

The MHS enables the National Defense Strategygoes to the Defense.gov website by providing a Medically Ready Force, a Ready Medical Force, and improving the health of all those entrusted to its care. We are more than combat medicine. The MHS is a complex system that weaves together

MHS Home | Health.mil

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Tacoma Vet Center

4916 Center Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

253-565-7038

https://www.va.gov/tacoma-vet-center/

Hours:  Mon:  8:00-4:30pm

             Tue:   8:00-4:30pm

             Wed:  8:00-4:30pm

             Thu:   8:00-4:30pm

             Fri:     8:00-4:30pm

             Sat:    Closed

             Sun:   Closed

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WDVA PTSD Program: 

https://www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/counseling-and-wellness

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs maintains a one-of-a-kind, state-funded outreach/counseling program designed to provide confidential counseling services to Washington State veterans and family members.

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BIPOC Community

Mental Health Resources for the BIPOC Community (innerbody.com)

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Virtual Mental Health Resources (BIPOC)

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• The BIPOC Project

• BIPOC Mental Health Resource Guide

• Mental Health America: BIPOC Mental Health

• The Mental Health Coalition Resource Library

• National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health

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Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders

• Asian American Psychological Association

• Asian Mental Health Collective

• The Asian Mental Health Project

• Asians Do Therapy

• Chinese-American Family Alliance for Mental Health

• GAPIMNY: Empowering Queer and Trans Asian Pacific Islanders

• National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association

• National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Association

• South Asian Mental Health Alliance

• South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network

 

Black and African American

• Black Mental Health Alliance

• Black Mental Health Matters

• Black Mental Wellness

• Black Women’s Health Imperative

• Brother, You’re on My Mind

• Center for Black Women’s Wellness

• Dear Black Women

• Eustress: An organization that promotes conversations about mental health in the Black community

• NAMI Sharing Hope: Mental Wellness in the Black Community

• Ourselves Black

• Sista Afya: A community-based mental wellness organization for Black women

 

Latinx and Hispanic

• American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry

• MANA: A National Latina Organization

• National Alliance for Hispanic Health

• The Focus on You

• Our guide to Mental Health Resources for the Latinx Community

 

Native and Indigenous

• Circles of Care

• The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives

• Native American Counseling and Healing Collective

• One Sky Center

• Indian Leadership for Indian Health: Two-Spirit and LGBTQ Health

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Several organizations offer free sessions and financial help for those who need it. You can also consult the guide to Free Online Therapy to find out more.

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• Black Female Therapists: 2-3 free therapy sessions for Black people.

• Black Men Heal: Up to 8 free therapy sessions for Black men.

• The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives: Funding opportunities to prevent suicide, domestic violence, and substance abuse.

• The Loveland Foundation: Free therapy sessions for Black women and girls.

• The Mental Health Fund for Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Color: Financial assistance for Queer and Trans BIPOC.

• The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: Up to 6 free therapy sessions for Queer and Trans people of color.

• Sad Girls Club: Free mental health assistance for Black women and girls.

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Grant opportunities for Indigenous tribes for assistance with behavioral health initiatives.

• Therapy Fund Foundation: Some free therapy sessions for Black people.