PTSD Awareness Month: Support for Southern California’s Military Families

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the emotional wounds many individuals carry after trauma—especially those in our military communities. Southern California is home to some of the nation’s largest military installations, including Camp Pendleton, Naval Base San Diego, March Air Reserve Base, and Edwards Air Force Base. At Coastal Breeze Mental Health, we proudly support active-duty service members, veterans, and their families on their path to healing.

Understanding PTSD

PTSD can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. For military personnel, this often includes combat, deployment-related stress, injury, or witnessing loss. But PTSD is not limited to those experiences—sexual assault, domestic violence, accidents, and medical trauma are also common causes.

Common PTSD symptoms include:

• Flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive memories

• Difficulty sleeping or relaxing

• Emotional detachment or numbness

• Avoiding people or places that trigger memories

• Increased irritability or hypervigilance

If these symptoms persist for more than a few weeks and impact daily life, professional support is essential.

Coastal Breeze Mental Health Accepts TRICARE

We are honored to serve Southern California’s military families and proudly accept TRICARE insurance. Our providers understand military life and its pressures—from frequent relocations to deployment transitions—and we’re here to offer support rooted in compassion and clinical expertise.

We offer psychiatric care to patients stationed at:

• Camp Pendleton and nearby coastal communities

• Naval Base San Diego and greater San Diego County

• March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County

• Edwards AFB and surrounding areas in the high desert

Whether you are an active-duty service member, spouse, veteran, or dependent, you deserve access to care that respects your experience.

How We Help with PTSD

At Coastal Breeze Mental Health, we offer:

• Thorough psychiatric assessments

• Medication management for anxiety, sleep disorders, and depression

• Trauma-informed care that is culturally and personally sensitive

• Referrals to trusted therapists specializing in EMDR, CBT, and trauma recovery

Healing is possible with the right support—and we’re here when you’re ready.

Take the First Step This June

If you or someone you love is navigating the effects of trauma, know that help is available. June is PTSD Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to take action.

Reach out to Coastal Breeze Mental Health today to schedule an appointment. We are committed to serving Southern California’s military communities with the care and respect you deserve.

Coastal Breeze Mental Health provides psychiatric services for military personnel, veterans, and their families across Southern California. We proudly accept TRICARE and offer both in-person and telehealth visits for your convenience.