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Veterans Mental Health Resources Pennsylvania
Support, Crisis Help & Specialized Trauma Care in Lancaster
Advanced Counseling and Research Services
National & Pennsylvania Veterans Mental Health Resources
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) — 24/7 confidential support
- VA Mental Health Services: Find your local VA facility
- VA Vet Centers: Community-based counseling for combat veterans
- Make the Connection: Veteran stories and resources
- PsychArmor: Free training for families and supporters of veterans
Specialized Private Care at ACRS
Many veterans prefer faster, more personalized care. We specialize in:
Immediate Crisis Support
If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1.
Our Veterans Mental Health Clinicians
Cheryl Wilson-Smith
Chief Executive Officer
"I have over 20 years of experience in counseling Veterans. I guarantee that the Trauma and PTSD Therapy ACRS provides to Veterans — including moral injury, survivor guilt, and nightmares — is of the highest quality in Pennsylvania".
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Pa. Lic. PC006514
- Fl. Lic. TPMC1044
- Certified Traumatologist (CT)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- 20+ years of clinical experience with veterans and moral injury.
Cady R. Monasmith, LPC
Chief Clinical Officer
- Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (C-DBT)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Jason Houghton
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Education — Johns Hopkins University
- CRNP License: SP025306
- RN License: RN606119
- MSN — Duquesne University
- BSN — Messiah University
Frequently Asked Questions – Veterans Mental Health Resources
What are the best mental health resources for veterans in Pennsylvania?
National hotlines, VA services, local peer support, and private specialized trauma care like ACRS in Lancaster.
Is there immediate help for veterans in crisis?
Yes. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1.
Do you offer non-VA mental health services?
Yes. We provide confidential, specialized trauma therapy including EMDR and Brainspotting.
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