PTSD Awareness: an invisible wound of war

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If you or someone you love is suffering, the Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 for veterans, active service members and their loved ones: Dial 988 and press 1 or text 838255.

STANDING WITH SERVICE
MEMBERS EXPERIENCING PTSD:

USO programming such as canine therapy, music therapy and more to reduce pain and anxiety

100,000 canine therapy visits through USO Canine Program in 2025

98% surveyed said the USO helps them feel happier and more resilient

Dear USO Supporter,

June 27 is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. It's a time to continue expanding awareness of how this deeply impacts the brave men and women who have served our country.

Through military supporters like you, the USO works to be part of the solution, ensuring our service members have programs and support available to them during active duty, in the hope of strengthening their resilience and overall well-being while experiencing high-stress situations that often come with military service.

STAND WITH OUR HEROES

One way to provide help when it's needed most is through the USO Canine Program, where our canine volunteers and their handlers provide emotional and mental health support and visit injured or sick service members at Warrior and Family Centers. Their visits alone are associated with lowering cases of PTSD, decreasing anxiety and helping with depression.

"Going through training can be extremely grueling, and I have little to no time to relax. When I came to [the USO] today, it was such a nice surprise to see a dog. It absolutely made my day and weekend," said one service member.

PTSD AND THE MILITARY:
DID YOU KNOW?

OF VETERANS OF OPERATIONS IRAQI
FREEDOM AND ENDURING FREEDOM
WILL HAVE PTSD AT SOME POINT IN
THEIR LIVES.

SOME PTSD SYMPTOMS FOR TROOPS
SERVING IN WORLD WAR I WERE
KNOWN AS SHELL SHOCK.

SYMPTOMS CAN INCLUDE:

THE VETERANS CRISIS HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE 24/7: DIAL 988 AND PRESS 1 OR TEXT 838255.

SUPPORT OUR HEROES

Let's stand together and help ensure that our brave heroes receive all the support they need, including through programs and services they rely on like the USO Warrior and Family Centers, the USO Canine Program and more.

For service members struggling with PTSD symptoms, there is help available by calling the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 or by texting 838255. Thank you for showing your support for all our heroes in uniform, past and present.

For the People Who Serve,

The USO

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