VVA Chapter PI 887

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VVA Chapter PI 887

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U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines
U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines

June 3, 2024

Message for U.S. Citizens: Crisis Resources Reminder for PTSD Awareness Month

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, PTSD is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. The American Citizens Services unit of the U.S. Embassy wants to ensure all members of the U.S. citizen community, particularly those who have served in the military, know that support and resources are available. It’s perfectly normal to face challenges, and reaching out for help is a strength, not a weakness.

Resources Available:

Department of Veterans Affairs Resources:

VA Crisis Line: Available 24/7 for confidential support.

Phone: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1

Text: 838255

*Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Veterans Service Organizations:

*American Legion: https://www.legion.org/

*Disabled American Veterans: https://www.dav.org/get-help-now/veteran-topics-resources/

*Veterans of Foreign Wars: https://www.vfw.org/

*Team Red, White, and Blue: https://teamrwb.org/

*Boulder Crest Foundation: https://bouldercrest.org/

*Mighty Oaks Foundation: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/

These resources provide a range of support, from crisis intervention to ongoing wellness programs. We encourage anyone facing difficulties to reach out and connect with these services.

Remember, it’s okay to not be okay. We are here for you, and together, we can support each other through challenging times.

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For further information and assistance:

· See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Advisories, Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information .

· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

· Contact the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, located at 1201 Roxas Boulevard, at +(63) (2) 5301-2000, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +(63) (2) 5301-2000.

· Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

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