ChristianMilitaryWives

We understand that individuals who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan--and their families--may need help dealing with the effects of wartime service. We want to help you heal and offer a variety of mental health services to address your needs. We are a nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to U.S. military personnel and loved ones affected by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. We are offering a range of mental health services in order to address a variety of needs for those of you seeking services.

Our Services
Our providers can help in the following areas:

• Individual Services
• Marital Services
• Family Services
• Group CounselingChild and Adolescent Services
• Parent Guidance
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Alcohol/Chemical Dependency
• Pastoral Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Separation/Divorce
• Sexual Abuse

A major barrier preventing military personnel from seeking appropriate treatment is the perception of stigma associated with treatment. Many fear that seeking mental health services will jeopardize their career or standing. Others are reluctant to expose their vulnerabilities to providers who are often military personnel themselves, given the military culture’s emphasis on strength, confidence, and bravery. Servicemen and servicewomen might be more inclined to seek help if they know that the services provided are completely independent of the military. By providing services that are separate from the military establishment, we offer an essential option for men and women who might otherwise fail to seek or receive appropriate services. Our goal is to provide easy access to skilled professionals for all of the people affected by the current war.

The participating mental health professionals offer a wide range of services including individual, marital, and family therapy; substance abuse counseling; treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder; and counseling for individuals with traumatic brain injuries. Whether it is a young military wife who is anxious because her four-year-old has had nightmares since her husband’s deployment or a father who is struggling to cope with his son's loss of a leg as a result of an explosion in Iraq, both will receive the assistance they need to move through their experience. The healthier the support system for the returning troops, the lower the risk of severe or prolonged dysfunction within these military families.

Please, visit Give An Hour for more information on how you can find help today!