Did you serve or do you know of a woman Veteran who served? Learn about the benefits and resources available to women Veterans 

Welcome all women Veterans, family members, caregivers, and advocates.

Today’s VA is focused on the needs of women Veterans and cultural transformation and aims to provide an environment free from harassment to #BringWomenVeteransHome2VA. With the support of VA Secretary McDonough, VA has introduced White Ribbon, a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence.

VA offers benefits, services, and programs such as:

• Health care, including:
• Specialized care for women Veterans
• Military sexual trauma
• Maternity care

Benefits including:

• Compensation for service-connected disability 
• Home loans
• Readiness and employment services
• Small business assistance with initiatives specifically for women Veteran-owned small businesses
• Burial click here to learn more about pre-need
• Life insurance
• Transition and economic development
• Education and training
• Pension for Veterans and survivors  

Apply now for benefits and health care.  Do you still have questions? Contact VA at www.ask.va.gov, call or text the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 or contact a local Veteran Service Officer.

Did you know: If you need mental health services related to PTSD or other mental health conditions linked to your service (including conditions related to an experience of military sexual trauma), you may qualify for VA health benefits right away, even without a VA Character of Discharge review or a discharge upgrade.

*If you have a less than honorable discharge you may be eligible for a discharge upgrade. Learn more here.*

The Center for Women Veteran’s (CWV) mission is to monitor and coordinate the VA’s administration of health care, benefits, services, and programs for women Veterans.

The CWV staff are women Veterans proud to serve our sister Veterans and those who serve them. Stay in touch, sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We share information on benefits and services, events, stories, research and more. 

Thank you for your service!

VR5: Women Veteran Resources In honor of Women Veterans Recognition Day, VA's Center for Women Veterans shares what their team does for Women Veterans and how to get involved. WATCH

Upcoming Events

(All times ET unless noted)

June 12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Women Veteran's Day Celebration
June 14, 5-8 p.m. - Learn about resources for Women Veterans

Question and Answer Session with VA Experts About the Benefits and Resources for Women Veterans VA and community experts will be available to answer your questions on benefits and claims June 28, from 1-2 p.m. ET. LEARN MORE

Veterans Forum to Address VA Health Care, Benefits, Questions from Veterans VA and Together We Served will host a free, virtual Veterans forum June 23, 2022, from 1-2 p.m. ET on a variety of topics, including VA benefits and health care, mental health and PTSD. JOIN

Medallion of Strength: Celebrating Women Veterans A tangible way to identify and acknowledge women Veterans that celebrate their identity and contributions of service to the nation. Download yours today! DOWNLOAD

We Want to Hear From You Are you a Woman? Did you serve in the U.S. military? Are you NOT using your EARNED VA benefits and services? Make your voice count and take our survey today. It takes 5 minutes, is completely anonymous and is offered in English, Spanish and Tagalog. TAKE THE SURVEY

Dispelling the Myths of Women Veterans Recognition Day Women Veterans Recognition Day is not a separate Veterans Day for women. The day, celebrated yearly on June 12, recognizes, honors and remembers the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act allowing women the right to permanently serve in the regular armed forces. LEARN MORE

Find Health Care Resources on Women Veterans Health Website  Women Veterans, womenshealth.va.gov is your guide to women’s health care at VA. This newly refreshed website has been updated to better meet your needs. Each page details health concerns specific to you and gives you clear guidance on how to access care and services at VA. LEARN MORE

VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat
White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311

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