Veterans Medical Research Foundation and its researchers are addressing the unique health concerns experienced by our fine men and women who voluntarily risk their lives to serve our country and to defend our values. The Veterans Medical Research Foundation is here to help ensure that the conditions which disproportionately affect the veteran population benefit from highest standard scientific inquiry and discovery. Those who courageously serve in our nation’s military deserve exceptional care. The Veterans Medical Research Foundation’s mission is to enhance the health of veterans of all generations through research and education.

Thank you for being a hero! Your participation in research gives hope to countless individuals living with PTSD.

Below, you will find several advocacy organizations in your area where you and your loved ones can find support and information on your condition.

You will soon have the opportunity to participate in Project RockSTARR and have a donation made in your honor to one of organizations below. If you want to know more about Project RockSTARR, please go HERE.

Thank you for being a part of this important research!


Veterans Medical Research Foundation Local Advocacy Organizations:

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Your local NAMI Affiliates and volunteer leaders work in communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy, and support group programs.

NAMI San Diego provides education classes and support groups at no cost to participants in English and Spanish; we offer local expertise, help, and hope in navigating the challenging path of mental health treatment and recovery, and we advocate for policies and programs that improve the lives of everyone affected by mental health challenges.

NAMI San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 320
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 634-6580
Email: information@namisd.org
www.namisandiego.org


MHA is a powerful voice for healthy communities throughout the nation and offers information, referrals, and resources for individuals living with any type of mental illness. One of MHA’s services includes online screening, which is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.

MHASD was founded in 1942 as the first mental health advocacy organization in San Diego County. MHASD brings together clients, families, professionals, providers, community leaders, and the public to collaborate, cooperate, and ensure available affordable care to all citizens.

MHA of San Diego County
4069 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 543-0412
www.mhasd.org


Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) changes lives, saves lives and impacts lives, through education, peer support groups and advocacy for those diagnosed with a mental health illnesses and empowers their family and friends to embrace their independence, advocate for improved services, and to love them for who they are.

DBSA San Diego is a peer-run community of people with mood challenges and their friends and families. Our community is dedicated to support and empower by providing a safe and compassionate peer to peer support groups.

DBSA San Diego
8861 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 505
La Jolla, California 92037-1928
Tel: 858.444.6776
Email: info@dbsasandiego.org
www.dbsasandiego.org


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This list only includes those advocacy organizations that The STARR Coalition is affiliated with. If you know of other advocacy organizations that could be included in this list, please contact us at starrcert@thestarr.org. Thank you!