Here is information that will help you as a female when transitioning out of the military:
The VA has a women’s veterans call center 1-855-829-6636 where you can get help finding a local center and talk to the women’s program manager. Here are things they can help you with:
Services include:
- Birth control options.
- Breast health, including breast cancer screening.
- Breastfeeding and lactation support.
- Maternity care coordination.
- Fertility and family building services.
- Menopause management and hormone therapy.
- Gynecologic surgery and cancer screenings.
- Military sexual trauma support services.
- Mental health care tailored to women Veterans’ experiences.
- Prosthetics designed specifically for women Veterans.
- There is a transition assistance program that you can get help finding out how to qualify.
Vet Centers Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social, emotional and psychological services for Service members, Veterans, members of the reserve components and their family members. All services are confidential and free! ● Vet Centers Online o Phone: 1-877- 927-8387 Get in Touch There may be times when you want to talk to someone immediately. We offer support anytime. ● Vet Center Call Center Overview o Phone: 1-877-927-8387 ● Veterans and Military Crisis Line o Chat o Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), press 1 o Text: 838255 Find Your Local Vet Center(s) To search for your local Vet Center: 1. Go to VA.gov. 2. Select the Find a VA Location tab from the top menu. 3. Enter a location in the City, state, or postal code field. 4. Select Vet Center from the Facility type drop-down field. 5. Select Search and the map shows location options. You’ll see a list of Vet Centers to the left of the map. Scroll down the left panel to view the entire list.
● VA Self-Help Resources ● Make the Connection ● Military OneSource, Mental Health – Resources o Phone: 1-800-342-9647
Social Resources ● Student Veterans of America (SVA) o Phone: 202-223-4710 ● Team Red, White, and Blue (Team RWB) ● The Mission Continues o Phone: 314-588-8805 ● Team Rubicon o Phone: 310-640-8787 ● United Service Organizations (USO) o Phone: 1-888-484-3876 ● Give an Hour ● VA Chaplains ● Military Chaplains o Phone: 1-800-342-9647 ● Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) ● Reach Out ● RallyPoint Resources
RESOURCES Key VA Resources The VA.gov website offers current resources, tools and contact information for all VA benefits and services that may be available to Service members, Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. • VA home page • VA benefits hotline: 1-800-827-1000 o Hearing impaired benefits hotline: 1-800-829-4833 • VA Regional Offices OTH Eligibility Determination Separation Documents • Request Your Military Service Records (Including DD214) • Complete List of Separation Documents Character of Discharge Determination Process • Applying for Benefits and Your Character of Discharge o Claims for VA Benefits and Character of Discharge Factsheet • 38 CFR 3.12 VA Benefits • VA Mental Health Services Other Than Honorable Online Resource Guide Version 1.0 Released July 2023 page 3 • Emergency Medical Care (COMPACT Act) • Veterans Crisis Line o Chat o Phone: Dial 988 then Press 1 o Text: 838255 Disability Compensation • Visit Disability Compensation or scan the QR code for more information: Health Care • Visit VA Health Care or scan the QR code for more information: Links Other Than Honorable Online Resource Guide
