Welcome to PTSDA

PTSDA: Veterans talking with veterans -
                     "you are not alone"
           "Veteran -- past and present"

Founded in Tacoma, WA
Joint Base Lewis-McChord

         A nationwide network of community based, non-clinical, veteran lead support group meetings for those suffering from military trauma and seeking the fellowship of their peers.

News and Announcements...

Featured web sites:

Aging and Disablity Resource Centers (each state listing)
"Heroestohometowns" community assistance; American Legion coalition in WA State.  Is there one in your community?
"Once a warrior, always a warrior," book by Charles W. Hogue

New community resources in Tacoma, WA

posted Jun 13, 2011 8:04 PM by Steve Kubiszewski   [ updated Dec 15, 2011 8:39 PM ]

   TACID (The Tacoma Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities) has started series of veterans support programs focused on a community-based, no-cost, holistic approach to wellness for active duty, retirees, prior service and family members emphasizing the body, mind, and spirit.
    Activities include:  military stress recovery, Tai/Qi Gong, stress reduction, and PTSD Anonymous.  For information contact:

TACID, 6315 South 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466, tele: 1-253-595-9000

Call for volunteers and Joining Forces

posted Jun 3, 2009 8:08 PM by Steve Kubiszewski   [ updated Jun 5, 2011 2:21 PM ]

As an all volunteer run organization, PTSDA is seeking others who are willing to give their time and local efforts to hosting peer-to-peer meetings in their areas.  The more we all can do at the community level, the better the services to our troops and families.

For those interested, please look over our site and concept.  Contact us at: ptsda@comcast.net

Any interest in self-help groups for spouses/significant others?

posted Mar 22, 2009 5:32 PM by Steve Kubiszewski   [ updated Jun 5, 2011 2:23 PM ]

We are still receiving requests about the availability of spouse/significant-other self-help groups.  This is a reasonable request but we need more volunteers willing to establish and sponsor such meetings.  If you learn of any spouse/significant others groups following the general concept of PTSDA, please let us know.  

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