June is PTSD Awareness Month: Support for Northern California's Military Communities

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects millions of Americans each year, including a significant number of active-duty service members, veterans, and military families living throughout Northern California. At Coastal Breeze Mental Health, we honor the sacrifices of those who serve and are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals impacted by trauma.

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f you are stationed at Presidio of Monterey, Travis Air Force Base, Beale AFB, or Camp Parks, or you're a military spouse or veteran residing along California’s Central Coast, you’re not alone—and help is available.

What is PTSD?

PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While often associated with combat, PTSD can also result from sexual assault, accidents, abuse, medical trauma, or other life-threatening experiences.

Symptoms may include:

• Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks

• Nightmares and sleep disturbances

• Avoidance of reminders of the trauma

• Hypervigilance or exaggerated startle responses

• Anxiety, irritability, or emotional numbness

If these symptoms persist and interfere with daily life, it’s important to seek professional help.

We Accept TRICARE and Understand Military Culture

At Coastal Breeze Mental Health, we proudly accept TRICARE insurance and offer specialized psychiatric care tailored to military families and veterans. Our providers understand the unique challenges faced by military communities, from service-related trauma to deployment stress and reintegration.

We serve patients across:

• Presidio of Monterey and surrounding areas

• Fort Hunter Liggett and Camp Roberts communities

• Travis and Beale Air Force Base families seeking off-base psychiatric care

Whether you are active duty, retired, or a dependent, we provide a safe and supportive space to begin your healing journey.

How We Help

Our treatment for PTSD includes:

• Psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis

• Medication management for mood, sleep, and anxiety symptoms

• Trauma-informed therapy and referrals to trusted counselors

• Collaborative care that respects your personal and cultural background

Healing from trauma is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.

Reach Out Today

June is a reminder that PTSD is real, common, and treatable. If you or a loved one is struggling, let this be the month you take the first step toward healing.

Contact Coastal Breeze Mental Health today to schedule an appointment. We are here to serve the military community of Northern California with compassion, expertise, and care.

Coastal Breeze Mental Health provides psychiatric care for active-duty military, veterans, and families throughout Northern California and the Central Coast. We proudly accept TRICARE and offer telehealth and in-person visits.