San Luis Obispo County Resource Directory

• Veteran's Support Group

  This support group offers veterans an opportunity to connect with each other and share experiences. It is free to attend, and open to all veterans.

  Held every Wednesday from 6pm-7:30pm at our Life House Wellness Center at 5850 West Mall Road in Atascadero.

  For more information please contact
  Charles Kania at 202-367-2638 or Daniel Sanchez at 805-369-9565

  **This group is not affiliated with New Life K9s

   

• Military Parents & Friends on the Central Coast

  A group for parents of members of the military. Parents offer support and information to one another. Meeting with other parents help them to relieve their anxiety by talking about their children to people who care.

  Meets the 1st Monday of every month at 6:30pm

  Contact Numbers: 805-234-5547, 805-549-9199, 805-783-4418

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES:

• U.S. Department of Veteran Affair Crisis Hotline

• National Veterans Foundation

  For crisis management, veteran outreach, or information call 1-855-838-5444 or visit website.

• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline

  1-800-662-HELP (4357)

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INFORMATION

• Effectiveness of Psychiatric Service Dogs in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Veterans

• The Use of psychiatric Service Dogs in the Treatment of Veterans with PTSD

• Planning for Life after Discharge: A Guide for New Veterans

• Transition to Civilian Life

• Jobs for Returning Service Members

• Resources for Military Families

• Resource Guide for the Veterans and Families, Caregivers and Survivors and the Community Veterans Engagement Board

• Veteran’s Guide to Saving on Housing Costs

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RESOURCES FOR FIRST-RESPONDERS

• At Ease - First Responder Support

• At Ease - Services

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OTHER SERVICE DOG ORGANIZATIONS

• Other Service Dog Organizations

  If you do not qualify for one of our service dogs, please click the link to find another organization in your area that may be able to help you.