Special Operations Forces
Below our resources TMF has worked with or is a vetted source that serves the Special Operations Forces, SOF Veterans and their families. We continue to update resources. Updated: Feb 2023
Advocacy and Support for Special Operations Forces
Special Operations Forces Family and Individual Support
Finding Treatment and Programs for Special Operations Forces
Funding Resources for Specials Operations Forces
Are You Thinking About Afghanistan? Resources and Help
Special Operations Forces
Advocacy and Support
The U.S. Special Operations Command Warrior Care Program-Nationwide
(www.socom.mil/care-coalition)
Provides Special Operations Forces (SOF) Wounded, Ill, or Injured Service Members and their families advocacy after life changing events in order to navigate through recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration as quickly as possible, strengthening SOF readiness. Whether you are returning operational status, moving into a different field or transitioning into veteran status, the USSOCOM Warrior Care Program (Care Coalition) will help you get there. Contact: 1-877-672-3039 or 813-826-8888
Eligible: Active Duty, Veterans and Families
Recovery Care Coordinator Program-Nationwide
(www.socom.mil/care-coalition/Pages/Recovery-Care-Coordination.aspx)
USSOCOM's Department of Defense Recovery Care Coordinators (RCCs) provide oversight and assistance for Special Operations Forces (SOF) Wounded Ill & Injured Service Members, Veterans, and their families through a continuum of care and recovery using the Comprehensive Recovery Plan and Comprehensive Transition Plan. They provide direct, lifelong assistance to SOF personnel who are wounded, ill, & injured through effective follow up, contact, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, medical, and other military agencies. They also provide coordination for medical and non-medical services and facilitate smooth rehabilitation and transition back to active duty or civilian life for SOF wounded, ill, & injured. Additionally, they collect, maintain and analyze medical data for planning and tracking purposes. Contact: 1-877-672-3039 or 813-826-8888
Eligible: Active Duty and Veterans
Special Operations Forces
For Family and Individual:
Support, Funding, Education and Resources
(www.bootcampaign.org/reboot/)
Provides funding to world-class physical and mental wellness programs for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, addiction, and insomnia. By removing financial barriers, our service men and women can receive the treatment that they deserve and have earned.
(www.greenberetfoundation.org)
Provides direct and continuous support to the Green Beret Community and its families. The Green Beret Foundation facilitates the transition of Green Berets and their families whether that transition is from wounds sustained in combat, illness, injury or “merely” from numerous deployments and/or retirement.
Provides immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and its families.
(marineraiderfoundatioin.org)
Provides benevolent support to active duty and medically retired MARSOC Raiders and their families, as well as to the families of Raiders who have lost their lives in service to our Nation.
Military Child Education Coalition
(http://www.militarychild.org)
To ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected childrenaffected by mobility, transition, deployments and family separation.
Special Operations Forces
Programs Addressing Physical, Mental Wellness
Insomnia, PTSD, TBI, Addiction and Pain
Home Base Veteran and Family Care-New England
They offer world-class clinical care and support, in addition to fitness and mind-body wellness programs for Service Members and Veterans who struggle with the invisible wounds.
Eligible: Active Duty, Veterans, Families
Medical Clinics and Institutions
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury System
(dvbic.dcoe.mil/about-dvbic)
As the traumatic brain injury (TBI) Pathway of Care manager within the Military Health System (MHS), the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) promotes state-of-the-science care from point-of-injury to reintegration for service members, veterans, and their families to prevent and mitigate consequences of mild to severe TBI. At 22 sites supported by a Washington, D.C-area headquarters, DVBIC treats, supports, trains and monitors service members, veterans, family members and providers who have been, or care for those who are, affected by traumatic brain injury.
Eligible: Active Duty and have orders
Department of Veterans Affairs-Nationwide
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,240 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,061 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
Eligible: Veterans and families
Cohen Veterans Network-Nationwide
(https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/backtobetter/)
Mission is to help veterans and their families through the challenges of transitioning from active military service back to civilian life, and beyond.
Our Cohen Military Family Clinics provide specialized therapy for depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other transitional challenges. We also provide marriage counseling, relationship counseling and help with children’s behavioral issues to support the entire military family. The Cohen Clinics provide veterans and their families with high-quality, accessible care, regardless of discharge status or role in service.
CVN Telehealth is confidential, face-to-face video therapy. The same high-quality care available at a Cohen Clinic is also available via a computer, tablet or phone.
The journey starts with a form fill, phone call or email. A first appointment can be scheduled the same day if a veteran or family member is in crisis.
Locations: WA, CA, TX, CO, OK, TN, FL, NC, VA, MD, PA, NY
Eligible: Anyone who has served in the United States Armed Forces, regardless of role while in uniform, discharge status, or combat experience. This includes the National Guard and Reserves. Parents, siblings, spouses or partners, children, caregivers, and others. (All Confidential) Download Brochure
Virginia High Performance "Charlie Mike" Program -Virginia Beach
(www.virginiahighperformance.com/no-fail-mission)
A program designed to help physically, mentally and emotionally injured US Veterans and active duty personnel return to the point of health and or capability they had prior to their injuries. Owner and founder Alex Oliver is a disabled veteran with 21 years of service. He has assembled a team at Virginia High Performance that understands what it takes to reach and remind Veterans of their capabilities. Because of this Veteran to Veteran approach there is an immediate connection that every Veteran is familiar with. That camaraderie with someone who truly understands what they have gone through.
Eligible: Active Duty and Veterans
SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center-Georgia
(www.shepherd.org/patient-programs/care-for-us-service-members)
Provides a comprehensive rehabilitation program that focuses on assessment and treatment for service men and women who have sustained a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury, along with co-occurring PTSD or other mental health concerns (such as depression or anxiety), from service in post-9/11 conflicts.
Eligible: Active Duty and their families
Post Deployment Rehabilitation and Evaluation Program-Tampa (www.tampa.va.gov/services/PREP.asp)
To provide each Active Duty Service Member and veteran with compassionate, state-of-the art individualized treatment services focusing on rehabilitation and mental health needs. Community reintegration and a comprehensive plan for restoration of function are paramount. Our ultimate aims are to assist in improving functional abilities, reducing symptom complaints, stabilizing psychological distress while restoring confidence and a sense of mastery, enhancing family relationships, and assisting Veterans/Service Members with ongoing recovery.
Eligible: Active Duty and Veterans
Veterans Village Rehabilitation Center-San Diego, CA
(https://vvsd.net/vvsd-programs/rehabilitation/)
Is an intensive, residential rehabilitation program treating substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress (PTS) and other behavioral health issues.
Their rehabilitation center serves male and female military veterans. Areas of specialties: Combat, PTS, Chronic relapse Phone: 619-393-2000
Eligible: Veterans
Veterans Village of San Diego-California
Assists homeless veterans who have substance abuse and/or mental health issues, including men and women who have recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. At the heart of VVSD's programs are five pillars of success: Prevention, Intervention, Rehabilitation, Aftercare and Employment services. Phone: 619-393-2000
Eligible: Active Duty and Veterans
Warriors Heart -Texas
Provides private treatment to adult men and women 18 and older who are seeking inpatient treatment for chemical dependency, alcohol abuse, and co-occurring psychological disorders relating to PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or the psychological effects of MTBI (mild traumatic brain injury).
Warriors Heart is a privately funded treatment center located in San Antonio, where we only treat active military, veterans, firefighters, police, EMTs, and active members from across the United States that belong to organizations that protect and serve the citizens of the United States.
Due to the nature of our program, they are only able to accept those who suffer from addiction by itself or in conjunction with psychological disorders such as PTSD.
Eligible: Active Duty and Veterans