Top 10 Best Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Veteran Owned BusinessesVeteran Owned Business Directory

We are a grassroots, all volunteer Veterans Charity Organization. Our mission is to bring awareness to the Veterans Suicide Epidemic. Out motto is ending Veterans suicide by ALL MEANS NECESSARY. There are many programs we offer to Veterans above and way beyond our mission. Our location in downtown Olympia is open to all demographics of Veterans. We never have and never will turn away a Veteran. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Everything I learned about being a man, husband, father and good business owner I learned in the USMC...

Semper K9 Assistance Dogs's mission is to enhance the quality of life for wounded, critically-ill and injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families by providing them assistance dogs. Using rescued and donated dogs we provide service dogs for psychiatric alert and mobility challenges free of charge to wounded service members.

National Center for PTSD is a part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Center for PTSD provides research and education on PTSD and trauma.

Project Unbreakable specializes in mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Motivational speaking, 24 hr crisis line, peer groups, ministry, resources and cost coverage for counseling. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Through leadership and understanding the struggles we all face.

VOW22 seeks to prevent veteran suicide through community awareness, camaraderie, interaction and communication with veterans.

PTSD Foundation of America - SATX is a 501c3 non-profit helping the Military, Veterans, First Responders and their families who struggle with PTSD. Regardless of which era of service you had we are here for you. All of our services and programs are totally free to those that come in.

We are a Veteran owned and operated 501(c)3 Nonprofit Ranch, founded to assist Veterans and the community in breaking away from the everyday noise and cycle; focusing on becoming a better version of themselves. The Rustic Ranch is dedicated to cultivating an environment which prioritizes every Veteran's need to process and manage all that comes with their unwavering sacrifice. Our purpose is to offer equine-assisted "ranch life therapy" and personal development to the community of South Texas, focusing on Veterans and their families.

CARING FOR VETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES - Homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, employment services, mental health care and military life transition assistance for Veterans and their families. COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES - Case management, professional counseling, and crisis intervention for individuals experiencing homelessness or in need of crisis intervention, as well as employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. EMERGENCY SERVICES - Rapid response and assistance in developing recovery plans, creating safe environments, and providing resource referrals for individuals impacted by crisis or presidentially declared disasters. MIGRANT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - A trusted partner of the federal government, Endeavors has provided direct care, staffing, and holistic programming for unaccompanied migrant children and families since 2013.

Meghan's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) entity led by Thom Shortt, USMC-Vietnam Veteran. Our mission: creating awareness & helping veterans who may be experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), by developing trauma-sensitive yoga and meditation programs. Veterans and their spouses/partners attend for free. We have classes in Bucks Co. & Lehigh Valley. Please contact us about expanding if we are not yet in your area. PTSD is a condition involving the stress response system, which can develop following a traumatic event or a sustained traumatic time period. Symptoms may not appear for years, or may come and go, and may include: intrusive thoughts, anxiety, withdrawal, inability to sleep, hyper-vigilance, pain, and more. An estimated one-third of veterans from all combat theaters suffer from PTSD symptoms, whether or not formally diagnosed. Suicide and reckless PTSD-related behaviors are leading causes of death among veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yoga & meditation can help. Focusing your awareness on the breath, physical postures, and the body creates changes in the brain that help to calm the nervous system, reducing the body's stress response. Men & women from their 20s through 70s, who served in Vietnam, Bosnia, Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, have attended our classes. They say they are experiencing better sleep and concentration, an ability to calm themselves when confronted with intrusive memories, and generally an improved quality of l

Guardian of Freedom Ministries Inc is a Not-For- Profit Organization that’s mission is to dramatically change a Traumatic Brain Injured Veterans life. We are restoring pride and freedom to the Service Members that have so faithfully served our Country. It time for us to do everything in our power to restore them to a fully functional life. We have a comprehensive program to pick up the pieces of their shattered life. We will House, Feed, and Nurture the Mind, Body, and Soul. At each center, we will care for the Veterans for six months while they go through our comprehensive program. Counseling, Crisis prevention, Suicide counseling Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Served during Vietnam era, trained as an infantryman, 11B and 76Y. Spent 23 months at Ft Carson, did basics at Ft Polk LA, Overseas tour S. Korea, Patrolled the DMZ. Worked as the Unit Armor and became the Division Inspector for the Division. Weapon inspector, Checked the status of weapons in all units around Camp Casey, Camp House and others. Last duty was Ft Steward GA, 3 Inf Unit. Trained troops for jungle warfare. Joined the Texas National Guard when returned to Mineral Wells TX.

Patriot Clinics is a Non-Profit that repairs brain injured veterans and there families at no charge to them, with the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. We implement the use of technology and a synergistic system to help wounded veterans get back to work. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The Marine Corps prepared me for entrepreneurship by installing in me the leadership skills necessary to control manpower effectively, manage my time, and installing in me the kind of integrity and dedication that it takes to be successful. I owe every thing that has happened in my life to the ROCK solid training I received from the Maine Corps and never say quit attitude that it takes to be successful in today's market place.

Summit for Soldiers provides PTSD and Suicide Awareness, and an Outdoor Adventure program for Veterans and Family members. Developing and establishing State Chapters across the country where veterans can come together through outdoor programs and also support one another while sharing and investigating various programs available to them for care and treatment with service-related mental health issues. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Everything we do and every purpose that we serve is the result of our service and deployments and the people we have served beside. As veterans we are mission focused, purpose driven people, taking what we have learned, experienced and endured to pass along and continue to serve our brothers and sisters after hanging up our uniforms.

Resurgence PPG is a nonprofit charity that focuses on the rehabilitation and therapy of wounded, disabled, ill, and injured veterans through adaptive sports engagement. Our primary focus is on introducing warriors and veterans to new horizons and opportunities through the introduction and training of powered paragliding. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership As a nonprofit founder, my experience in the military has made me realize the importance of giving back and taking care of our fellow service members. The core values of never leaving a fallen comrade has been exceptionally influential in my life. I am driven to give back and find a way to continue to support our wounded, disabled, ill, and injured veterans and warriors.

Carolina Veterans Support Group, Inc., when a Veteran prepares to leave the Military Service, they are filled with Pride and Fear. Pride in their personal accomplishments, their unit, their branch of service and finally the military as a whole. Fear because for their entire life in the service they have been led. They knew their duties and they carried them out in order to ensure the success of the Team. Now, facing civilian life for the first time in years they have been prepared by the Transition Assistance Program, but still, will they find a job? Can they find a suitable home for their growing family? What about health care, education, and all the other facets of civilian life. Will they be a part of a Team? CVSG's goal is to assist the returning young Veteran in overcoming the many obstacles facing him or her in the coming years. We shall not forget the aging Veteran Population who face different but still overwhelming difficulties. Working with local organizations, together we can re-introduce these Veterans into the life of their communities and help them assume an active and leadership position within their community. Regaining their Pride in Self! Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Platoon leader, executive officer and company commander of a rifle company in Vietnam.

Many facets of VPAC are, 1st STEP, a program encompassing a basic debriefing-becoming a civilian/ Focus/VET66 program- Mental Health Support., Vocational Training program-N.Y.S.H.I.S., encompasses Construction, Maintenance, and Building Inspections. (funding for schooling already in place.), Faces of PTSD program- Spousal PTSD, related to primary, others. Combat Comedians- Creative Writing, Stand-up comedy, Fundraiser shows., Punchlines fur pets, raise money for NO KILL shelters and abused farm animals, Pets fur Vets- raise money to supply Veterans with SUPPORT animals, from shelters.

Gaming for Mental Health is a peer network supporting First Responders and military service members, advocating positive mental wellness, socialization and suicide prevention through video gaming.

The Bands of Brothers Slogan "We Rock for Those Who Serve" is more than just a tagline. This unique organization will drive awareness about PTSD in veterans through an exciting online reality TV show and benefit concert this fall. Over the coming months, BoB will work to cast 12 veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan in 3 bands to practice and perform together at a major live concert featuring celebrity musicians and judges on Veterans Day. Along the way these band members will educate others about the reality of PTSD and raise money to fund the treatment of vets suffering from the disorder. Give An Hour has been selected as one of BoB's Care In Harmony partners, to receive support as a result of the organizations fundraising efforts. You can learn more about Bands of Brothers at www.BandsOfBrothers.org or by following them @Bands_Brothers and facebook.com/ptsdorg.

Horses & Heroes is an EAGALA Military Designated Equine Assisted Learning program dedicated to serving veterans, first responders, and their families. Our dynamic programs are designed to renew hope, reduce stress and assist those affected by trauma. Our model of therapy, EAGALA, has certified more than 4000 practitioners and counting. There are more than 600 programs located in 49 countries. With 17 years of experience, research and documented results, we can confidently say that, equine therapy works! Our heroes deserve alternative solutions to finding peace and healing! Horses & Heroes is our way of giving back. Put on your favorite jeans and take off your preconceived notions of what therapy looks like, because our model is: Outdoors Authentic Interactive Physical Thought provoking Solutions-oriented Group-focused Ground-based Maybe a little smelly at times Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Being a military family, we have first-hand experience with deployments, moving, emotional and physical stress, trauma, suicide, divorce, separating from active duty and its impact on relationships, family and community dynamics. After rescuing horses, who also have their own stories of neglect, trauma, and abuse, we discovered a valid means of therapy that does not feel like therapy!

The Wellness Retreat Experience, Stellar Care 4 Veterans, is designed to release the bondages of Depression, Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Exhaustion, Loneliness, Abuse; Physical, Mental, Emotional, Self-Sabotage, Feeling Negative & Pessimistic, Suppressed Emotions, Debilitating Fear, Deep Emotional Pain, Loss of Motivation/Direction, Feeling Weak & Unable to Cope or simply Feel That Your Life is Out of Control.

Silver Lining Villages is a self help organization providing and teaching alternative stress reduction techniques, holistic services, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Theta Healing and other non-invasive stress reduction techniques for active duty servicemen and servicewomen and their families, as well as United States veterans. We conduct United States veteran's retreats to help reduce stress, online group Skype sessions, and teach non-medicinal coping mechanisms to help deal with the complex difficulties associated with war and military life. We also conduct emotional freedom classes and emotional freedom techniques retreats for female military soldiers who have experienced MST (Military Sexual Trauma). Comments on the Military and Business Ownership We are not military. We are civilians who started in substance abuse, alternative healing and psychiatric nursing who found over decades that there are less traumatic methods for dealing with trauma when dealing with veterans and soldiers, and those in substance abuse. We believe that people who put their lives on the line for us deserve a chance at having and learning those tools and methods. Once that decision was made, we've learned more about military culture. Peace is paramount.

V.E.T.S. is a non-profit community organization providing a comprehensive holistic approach to helping our veterans have successful re-integration into their civilian communities. We offer a safe and healing environment in support of all veterans, with emphasis placed on female veterans, their special needs and challenges. Our mission is to help veterans succeed in 5 major life components… foster energy healing and balance, home stability, financial literacy, gainful employment and education. It is imperative to implement a permanent, life-changing solution for veterans and their families, not only for the sake of ensuring that our veterans can move forward successfully in their lives, but also to promote a positive economy and strong community and global presence. Our organization, Veterans Empowered to Success (V.E.T.S.) is the answer. What makes our program truly unique is that we utilize integrative, energetic techniques oriented towards healing and transforming the mind. Once the mind is reprocessed, we can help our veterans become empowered in other areas of their lives with the ultimate goal of them being successful and making productive contributions in their local communities. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The United States Navy provided a foundation for how I live my everyday life. I serve with purpose, pride and professionalism in my mission to support Veteran's successful re-integration into their civilian communities. The discipline that was ingrained in me during those formative years continues to be the interwoven fabric that allows me to focus on the smallest of details to the overall vision of Veterans Empowered to Success (V.E.T.S.) nonprofit.

One Team One Fight 4 PTSD educates veterans and the public sector concerning issues faced with post traumatic stress/traumatic brain injuries. Assist veterans and their families with locating outreach programs which offer free assistance for those battling post traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. Sponsor other veteran non-profit organizations that are in hardship that offer free assistance. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Good intelligence maneuver's quality, set and be the standard, and no matter the obstacles continue to push forward.

The Wounded Warrior Project's mission: To honor and empower wounded warriors. Vision: To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation's history. Purpose: To raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members, To help injured service members aid and assist each other, and To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.

We are a faith-based, Christian business providing hope filled, biblically grounded Spiritual Care, Soul Care, Self-Care, and Care for grief, loss and bereavement and more. We offer Chaplaincy Care, Clergy Care, Christian Life Coaching, Mentoring, and Consulting, as well as Preaching and Speaking engagements. We offer private 1:1 care sessions, (conducted primarily by phone) or we can partner with local organizations to facilitate small groups. Affordable rates. Competent, Caring, Compassionate Care - When You Need it most. Our Motto: There is NOTHING too hard for the Lord! Comments on the Military and Business Ownership My Army career taught me to never quit, to press thru no matter the hardships or difficulties. I place a very high value on each branch of the Armed Forces, and the combined skills, talents, abilities and contributions that each person brings to the table. I have tremendous appreciation for the courage and sacrifices my brothers and sisters have made, and do make each and every day, as well as their families. Susan Smith, US Army, Retired

No Soldier Left Behind pays 100% of costs related to Brainwave Optimization treatment for PTSD and TBI for current and former service members or members of their households. We have providers across the US.

The Institute for Integrative Therapy, a DBA of Veterans Foundation, Inc., purpose is to conduct research on PTSD, development programs to resolve veterans and their families, and provide intensive in-home and field mental health services to severely disturbed, homeless, underserved veterans. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The Founder and CEO not only is a 100% Disabled Vietnam Combat Veteran, he earned a BA and MBA at UCLA in order to run businesses after discharge. Veterans Foundation, Inc. (VFI) is 36 years old. The Institute for Integrative Therapy is only a few years old, founded to extend VFI's services to veterans by being the research and development arm of VFI. Mental Health Services are part of what VFI offers. It offers these services through its DBA, so anything that the Institute provides.

At The Ranch at Lookout Pond, we are focused on providing services to active duty and retired military personnel and their families from Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. The Ranch at Lookout Pond's Mission: To Empower and Serve Veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters diagnosed with PTSD, MST, TBI and their families; Enhancing and Building more satisfying and productive relationships leading toward successful Community Re-Integration including employment exploration and development. Our goal is to be part of the solution to help end Veterans suicides, joblessness and homelessness, saving as many veterans and family units as possible. Located in Northern California between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Our property was purchased April 2015, prepped and readied for building Spring/Summer/Fall of 2016. Phase One mission is to initiate fundraising to build our Community-Teaching Center and 5 Cabins on the property. Hopefully opening in 2017 with weekend military couples and weekday veteran's PTSD programs.

The Richard A. Neubauer Research Institute (RANRI) believes in the healing power of oxygen. The Institute exists to further research, educate, advocate for the medical treatment of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. We have a program that is an outreach to current military members and veterans who have brain injuries and PTSD to receive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at low and no cost.

Stellar Care 4 Veterans is a Wellness Retreat for Veterans challenged with PTSD. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Discipline and being a person of action, which was learned from the military.