Military sexual trauma
Women Veterans may experience lasting effects from sexual assault or harassment during service. Confidential VA treatment is available for physical and mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma.
Women Veterans
Health, support, and trusted resources.
Women are a growing part of the Veteran community and deserve care that recognizes their service, experiences, and distinct health needs.
Women Veterans Health
Issues facing women who served.
Women Veterans may face challenges during service and after returning to civilian life. Understanding these concerns can make it easier to seek appropriate care and support.
Motherhood and reintegration
Deployment and the return to civilian life can place added pressure on mothers and families. Women Veterans may benefit from care that recognizes parenting, relationship, and reintegration needs.
Women’s health care
Women Veterans have distinct health needs, including primary care, reproductive care, maternity care, mental health services, and treatment for service-related injuries.
Housing stability
Women Veterans experiencing homelessness may also face unemployment, health conditions, family responsibilities, or intimate partner violence. VA and community programs can help connect them with housing and support.
Justice-system support
Veterans involved in the justice system may have unmet trauma, mental health, or substance-use needs. Veterans Treatment Courts, mentors, and VA outreach can help eligible Veterans connect with treatment and services.
Suicide prevention
Isolation, trauma, depression, homelessness, and difficulty adjusting to civilian life can increase risk. Immediate, confidential help is available through the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 988 and pressing 1.
Trusted connections
Resources for Women Veterans Health.
Explore health care, mental health, education, crisis support, and Veteran service organizations.