“They opened up the women's clinic up there at the VA, and that's actually what helped immensely....”
Michelle Fisher
U.S. Air Force
2000-2011
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Care for Women Veterans
Care for Women Veterans
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Research shows that people often do better in treatment with others who are most like them. More women Veterans are getting care in VA medical centers. Learn about PTSD treatment programs for women Veterans that may be right for you.
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VA Women Veterans Program Managers
Every VA Medical Center in the country has a Women Veterans Program Manager. This person is your advocate. They can help you find and access VA services and programs, state and federal benefits, and resources in the area where you live.
If you need help:
- Call your local VA and ask to speak to the Women Veterans Program Manager
- Learn more about VA's Women Veterans Health Care
- Find helpful information on the VA Center for Women Veterans website
If you have questions about your VA care, reach out to the Women Veterans Call Center at 855-829-6636 weekdays from 8a to 10p ET and on Saturday from 8a to 6:30p ET.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans at (202) 273-6193
- The Veterans Health Administration Women Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group at (202) 461-1070
Types of VA Programs for Women
The following list describes some of the mental health service programs offered by VA for women Veterans. To find out more, see VA PTSD Treatment Programs. The page links to a list of VA PTSD treatment programs. The list includes programs for women, with contact information. For other help locating a program or service, you can ask your Women Veterans Program Manager.
There are far more men than women Veterans in the VA system. For this reason, many women Veterans are not aware of resources offered just for them. Many women Veterans prefer treatment from women practitioners.
- Women's Stress Disorder Treatment Teams (WSDTTs).
WSDTTs are special outpatient (not live-in) mental health programs. They focus on treatment of PTSD and other problems related to trauma. - Specialized inpatient and residential programs for women.
These are live-in programs for women Veterans who need more intense treatment and support. While in these programs, women live either in the hospital or in a residence with other women. For help locating a program, ask your Women Veterans Program Manager. - Cohort treatment or separate wings for women.
These programs are like the live-in programs discussed above except these programs accept both men and women. Some programs accept women in groups that start treatment together on a certain date. Sometimes the program has a space set apart for women. - Women Veterans Comprehensive Health Centers.
Complete health centers for women Veterans are located in many VA's around the country. Many of them provide outpatient mental health services to women Veterans. Check with your local Women Veterans Program Manager to see if there is a women's health center that provides mental health services near you. - Women Veterans Homelessness Programs.
The Women Veterans Program can help you find shelter if you are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Certain VA locations have programs for homeless women Veterans and homeless women Veterans with children. Contact your Women Veterans Program Manager for resources near you. You can also contact the Social Work Services department at your local VAMC. For more information, go to Homeless Veterans.
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