Since 1945, Easterseals DC MD VA has worked to enhance quality of life and expand access to healthcare for people with military backgrounds and their families in our region. We partner with the Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) to ensure high-quality, accessible mental healthcare to the military and veteran community.
Easterseals DC MD VA Mental Healthcare Services for Veterans
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic (Cohen Clinic) provides mental healthcare to post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and caregivers. Our skilled clinicians work specifically with veterans, and some are veterans themselves. Telehealth and in-person appointments are available to those in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia; telehealth appointments are available to military family members in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Additional Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 and press 1 to speak to a counselor at the Veterans Crisis Line. Responders are available 24/7 and are trained in crisis intervention and military culture. Veterans may also reach the Lifeline by texting 838255 or by online chat.
Tools for Stress and Worry
Get this free, self-paced course designed specifically for veterans and military families to help manage stress and worry. Learn new tools and techniques through this series of brief, flexible modules provided by the Cohen Veterans Network.
Veterans Affairs Mental Health Services
Use this resource from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to access VA mental health services for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST), depression, grief, anxiety, and other needs.
Online Mental Health Screening
Easterseals has collaborated with Mental Health America to offer access to MHA’s free, online mental health screening tool to heighten awareness of mental health issues and deliver greater public access to screenings and referrals for treatment.
