Pennsylvania National Guard
Behavioral Health Resource Guide
Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom

PA Guard & Army Web Sites:

Military Mental Health Self-Assessment for Families and Service Members

• Depression, PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar, Alcohol Abuse
• Available 24/7 at Military-Mental-Health - www.mhanational.org
• Online and telephone self-assessment intended to help families and service members identify their symptoms and obtain assistance.
  
  Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Provides free medical & mental health care for two years after discharge from active duty for conditions possibly related to your combat theater service, regardless of your income status.
• After 2 yrs., VA services continue to be available to eligible individuals. Co-pays are then based on income.
• VA also has specialized health & counseling services for women who served. Contact info for Women Veteran Program Managers - Women Veterans Health Care.
• General information number for VA questions: 1-877-222-8387.
• Vet Center Readjustment Counseling - http://www.va.gov/rcs/.
  
  Tricare Behavioral Health Plan
• Soldiers & their families are eligible for six months of mental heath care after discharge from active duty.
• Recorded mental health information available on "Audio Health Library" 24/7 Tricare Podcasts or telephone - 1-877-874-2273.
  
  Military Once Source
• Private & Confidential 24/7 information & referral service for National Guard soldiers and their families. No cost to service member or family. Telephone 1-800-342-9647.
  
  Troop & Family Counseling Services for National Guard & Reserves
• Telephone 1-888-755-9355