Resources
Veterans & Family Resources
Veterans Crisis Hotline
If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, you can call the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing “1” or by texting 838255 for 24/7 free, confidential support.
Locate a PTSD Service Dog Training Organization Near You
Browse our list of Veteran service dog organizations that have been established to help support Veterans with PTSD and other post-combat challenges. If you or a Veteran you know needs help, don’t hesitate to contact them to see how they can assist you.
PsychArmor
PsychArmor offers more than 250+ free courses designed to educate and empower the military and Veteran-connected community – including spouses, children, friends, caregivers, and anyone looking to serve those who have served. Courses cover the topics of mental health, employment, service member to civilian transitions, military culture, networking, and much more.
Operation We Are Here
From support for military members transitioning to civilian life to books for spouses and children of Veterans with PTSD to networking and recreational opportunities for the whole family, Operation We Are Here curates an extensive list of resources for Veterans and their family members.
Give An Hour
Give an Hour offers confidential, no-cost mental health care services to veterans and active military. Programs include one-on-one counseling, peer support groups, and emotional wellness training.
Coloring Book from Pawsitivity Service Dogs
Pawsitivity Service Dogs offers a free 30-page printable coloring book designed to help educate children (and adults) about the different types of service dogs and their benefits. It’s also a great tool to help prepare a child for a service dog coming into their home.
Browse PTSD Service Dog Organizations by State
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Alabama
Assistance Dogs International – Alabama
Alaska
Assistance Dogs International – Alaska
Arizona
Assistance Dogs International – Arizona
Arkansas
Assistance Dogs International – Arkansas
California
Assistance Dogs International – California
Service Dogs for Veterans – Guide Dogs of America
Colorado
Freedom Service Dogs Of America
Assistance Dogs International – Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Pets For Vets – Northern Delaware, DE
Assistance Dogs International – Delaware
Florida
Pets For Vets – South Florida, FL
Canines Companions For Independence
Assistance Dogs International – Florida
Georgia
Canines Companions For Independence
Assistance Dogs International – Georgia
Brothers and Sisters in Arms Dog Training
Hawaii
Assistance Dogs International – Hawaii
Idaho
Canines Companions For Independence
Assistance Dogs International – Idaho
Illinois
Pets For Vets – Chicagoland, IL
Assistance Dogs International – Illinois
Indiana
Pets For Vets – Southwest Indiana, IN
Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN)
Assistance Dogs International – Indiana
Iowa
Assistance Dogs International – Iowa
Kansas
Pets For Vets – Kansas City, MO
Assistance Dogs International – Kansas
Kentucky
Assistance Dogs International – Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Assistance Dogs International – Maine
Maryland
Pets For Vets – Jarrettsville, MD
Assistance Dogs International – Maryland
Massachusetts
Assistance Dogs International – Massachusetts
Michigan
Assistance Dogs International – Michigan
Minnesota
Pets For Vets – Minneapolis, MN
Assistance Dogs International – Minnesota
Mississippi
Assistance Dogs International – Mississippi
Brothers and Sisters in Arms Dog Training
Missouri
Pets For Vets – Kansas City, MO
Assistance Dogs International – Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Assistance Dogs International – Nebraska
Nevada
Assistance Dogs International – Nevada
New Hampshire
Assistance Dogs International – New Hampshire
New Jersey
Pets For Vets – Ocean County, NJ
Assistance Dogs International – New Jersey
New Mexico
Canines Companions For Independence
Assistance Dogs International – New Mexico
New York
Canines Companions For Independence
Assistance Dogs International – New York
North Carolina
Assistance Dogs International – North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Canines Companions For Independence
Assistance Dogs International – Ohio
Oklahoma
Canines Companions For Independence
Assistance Dogs International – Oklahoma
Oregon
Paws Assisting Veterans (PAVE)
Assistance Dogs International – Oregon
Pennsylvania
Assistance Dogs International – Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Assistance Dogs International – Rhode Island
South Carolina
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS)
Assistance Dogs International – South Carolina
Brothers and Sisters in Arms Dog Training
South Dakota
Tennessee
Assistance Dogs International – Tennessee
Texas
Canines Companions For Independence
Assistance Dogs International – Texas
Utah
Assistance Dogs International – Utah
Vermont
Canines Companions For Independence
Assistance Dogs International – Vermont
Virginia
Assistance Dogs International – Virginia
Washington
Canines Companions For Independence
Assistance Dogs International – Washington
Washington D.C.
Pets For Vets – Washington, DC
West Virginia
Assistance Dogs International – West Virginia
Wisconsin
Assistance Dogs International – Wisconsin
Wyoming
Resources for Organizations that Train PTSD Service Dogs
Dog Chow Food & Monetary Grant Applications for 501(c)3 Organizations
Dog Chow is committed to supporting the lives and training of more PTSD service dogs for Veterans. One of the ways we work to do this is by offering both food donations and monetary grants to qualified 501(c)3 service dog training organizations so that they may train and care for more life-saving service dogs for America’s Veterans.
Request to Add Your Organization to Our Online List
If you are an organization that trains PTSD service dogs at no or minimal cost to Veterans, we welcome you to fill out an application for your organization information to be added to our website. Organizations we list on our site may also train other types of service dogs (e.g., mobility service dogs or other types of psychiatric service dogs). However, training service dogs for individuals with PTSD must be a sizeable part of your organization’s offerings.