Causes: Counseling, Mental Health, Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans

Mission: PTSD is very real! The mission of Support Over Stigma is to remove the stigma that comes with seeking help. Second is providing a safe haven of support to active duty military, veterans, first responders and their families, especially those battling PTSD and homelessness. Our third goal is to educate the public about the dilemmas those with PTSD struggle with and get them the help they need before it’s too late!

Target demographics: Provide resources and tools to Active Duty Military, Veterans, First responders and their families who are battling PTSD

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 3,500 people

Geographic areas served: In Illinois and with Deployed Troops Around the World

Programs: Boxes 4 the Brave (to Deployed Troops), Veteran Outreach, First Responder support