RESOURCES
It takes a village to provide support and build a sense of community—no one should have to navigate the journey alone. The resources below offer additional services to help empower, uplift, and connect women veterans with the care and support they deserve.
Resources for female veterans
1. Health & Mental Health Services
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Office of Women’s Health (OWH) Offers comprehensive healthcare, including mental health, reproductive health, and gender-specific care.
https://www.womenshealth.va.gov
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Veterans Crisis Line
Phone: 988 (Press 1) | Text: 838255 | Chat: veteranscrisisline.net
24/7 confidential support for veterans in crisis or emotional distress.
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Give An Hour
Website: https://giveanhour.org
Free mental health care is provided by licensed professionals to veterans, including women dealing with trauma and reintegration challenges.
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Suicide Prevention https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/topics/suicide-prevention.asp
2. Peer Support & Community
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VA Center for Women Veterans
Website: https://www.va.gov/womenvet
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Military OneSource
Website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Military OneSource is a U.S. Department of Defense program that provides eligible military members,
their families, and other community members with free, confidential support and resources for various life
challenges, including financial and tax assistance, spouse employment help, relocation, and confidential counseling for stress, relationship issues, and grief.
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Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN)
Website: https://www.servicewomen.org
An advocacy and support network that addresses policy and offers peer connection for women veterans.
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Women Veterans Alliance
Website: https://www.womenveteransalliance.com
A national network offering conferences, local events, and a community platform tailored to female veterans.
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The Mission Continues – Women Veterans Leadership Program
Website: https://www.missioncontinues.org
Empowers women veterans through personal and community leadership development.
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Shero Coffee Club – A purpose-driven brand founded by a woman Veteran to celebrate the strength, stories, and service of all women who served across all branches, backgrounds, and eras.
Website: https://www.sherocoffee.com
3. Housing, Legal & Financial Assistance
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VA Homeless Programs – Women Veterans
Website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/women_veterans.asp
Provides housing support and services for homeless or at-risk female veterans.
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Operation Homefront
Website: https://www.operationhomefront.org
Financial assistance, transitional housing, and support programs for veteran families.
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Veterans Justice Outreach Program
Website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp
The mission of the Veterans Justice Programs is to identify justice-involved Veterans and contact them through
outreach, in order to facilitate access to VA services at the earliest possible point. Veterans Justice Programs
accomplish this by building and maintaining partnerships between VA and key elements of the criminal justice
system.
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National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)
Website: https://www.nvlsp.org
Legal assistance for appeals, benefits claims, and support in navigating VA systems.
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Nexus Bridge - a Veteran-owned enterprise, dedicated to delivering precise, evidence-based documentation that empowers Veterans through the VA disability claims process.
Website: https://nexusbridge.us
4. Employment & Education
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Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE)
Website: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/entrepreneurship/start-up/v-wise/
A training program for female veterans and military spouses interested in starting or growing a business.
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U.S. Department of Labor – Women Veterans Program
Website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/womenveterans
Offers employment services and career counseling tailored to the needs of female veterans.
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VA Education Benefits
Website: https://www.va.gov/education - Access to GI Bill® and other education benefits for veterans and eligible family members.
5. Domestic Violence
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Domestic Violence Hotline They serve anyone impacted by relationship abuse (24/7 confidentially).
Website: https://www.thehotline.org
1-800=799-(SAFE) 7233
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Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) - VETERANS & PARTNERS
Website: https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/VETERANS_PARTNERS/Index.asp
6. Human Trafficking Hotline
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, they will provide the support you need.
Website: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
1-888-373-7888
7. Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity that occurs without the clear permission of a person involved.
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Military Sexual Trauma
Website: https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/topics/military-sexual-trauma.asp
Military sexual trauma (MST) is sexual assault or sexual harassment experienced during military service.
Need Help Navigating Resources?
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Women Veterans Call Center Website: https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/topics/military-sexual-trauma.asp#wvccPhone: 855-829-6636
If you or someone you know is a woman veteran in need of support, reach out to a local VA Women Veterans Program Manager or connect with community-based organizations focused on veteran well-being.
