INFORMATION

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• Effectiveness of Psychiatric Service Dogs in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Veterans

• The Use of psychiatric Service Dogs in the Treatment of Veterans with PTSD

• Planning for Life after Discharge: A Guide for New Veterans

• Transition to Civilian Life

• Jobs for Returning Service Members

• Resources for Military Families

• Resource Guide for the Veterans and Families, Caregivers and Survivors and the Community Veterans Engagement Board

• Veteran’s Guide to Saving on Housing Costs

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Legal Comparison Chart: Service Dog vs. Emotional Support Dog vs. Therapy Dog

Ever wonder how a service dog, emotional support dog, and therapy dog differ? Click here to view our Legal Comparison Chart to understand their rights, responsibilities, and benefits.

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• Other Service Dog Organizations

  If you do not qualify for one of our service dogs, please click the link to find another organization in your area that may be able to help you.​​

 

National  Resources

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES:

• U.S. Department of Veteran Affair Crisis Hotline

• National Veterans Foundation

  For crisis management, veteran outreach, or information call 1-855-838-5444 or visit website.

• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline

  1-800-662-HELP (4357)

• VA Clinics

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• RESOURCES FOR FIRST-RESPONDERS

• At Ease - First Responder Support

• At Ease - Services

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San Luis Obispo County Resources

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• VetWell with TMHA​

• The Veteran Wellness Program (VetWell) is an outpatient treatment program that provides mental health services, peer mentorship, and case management to support Veterans and their family members. The program provides individual therapy, group therapy, psychoeducation, peer-facilitated support groups, as well as case management support for linkage and referral to additional community-based resources. Mental health therapy services will be performed by licensed clinicians or associate clinicians/trainees supervised by a licensed therapist.  Visit Here​​

• Veteran's Support Group

  This support group offers veterans an opportunity to connect with each other and share experiences. It is free to attend, and open to all veterans.

  Held every Wednesday from 6pm-7:30pm at our Life House Wellness Center at 5850 West Mall Road in Atascadero.

  For more information please contact
  Charles Kania at 202-367-2638 or Daniel Sanchez at 805-369-9565

  **This group is not affiliated with New Life K9s

• Military Parents & Friends on the Central Coast

  A group for parents of members of the military. Parents offer support and information to one another. Meeting with other parents help them to relieve their anxiety by talking about their children to people who care. Meets the 1st Monday of every month at 6:30pm

  Contact Numbers: 805-234-5547, 805-549-9199, 805-783-4418

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• Local Mental Health Adult Services:

• SLO County Resource Center:

• SLO County Support Groups:

• SLO County Crisis Resources:

• SLO County Community Resources:

• SLO County Prevention and Outreach Programs:​​​​

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