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  • Vet Centers: No-cost counseling for military sexual trauma

    Vet Centers: No-cost counseling for military sexual trauma

    Community-based Vet Centers offer counseling for MST regardless of gender or era of service. No documentation of the MST required.

  • Telehealth fosters healing among survivors of military sexual trauma

    Telehealth fosters healing among survivors of military sexual trauma

    Two therapists at different VA facilities lead a virtual skills group for survivors of military sexual trauma who live in five different states.

  • Navy Veteran’s 51 years of silence

    Navy Veteran’s 51 years of silence

    Navy Veteran ended his silence regarding his rape, addiction, homelessness and blindness, and became a peer support specialist, helping others.

  • Honoring survivors of military sexual trauma

    Honoring survivors of military sexual trauma

    G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center has placed over 1,000 flags to recognize those who have experienced military sexual trauma.

  • Veteran manages MST, finds her calling to help others

    Veteran manages MST, finds her calling to help others

    VA mental health care and telehealth help Veteran manage the effects of her military sexual trauma (MST) and regain control of her life. Today, she helps Veterans access VA care.

  • Boston VA helps homeless Army Veteran

    Boston VA helps homeless Army Veteran

    Cynthia Perkins received help from the Boston VA for chronic back pain and MST… then started her own business.

  • Dispelling myths of MST to prevent Veteran homelessness

    Dispelling myths of MST to prevent Veteran homelessness

    A lack of public awareness about MST leaves gaps in our national discourse. Dispelling myths can help survivors know they are not alone and connect them to resources.

  • PTSD Bytes #14: Military Sexual Trauma

    PTSD Bytes #14: Military Sexual Trauma

    Dr. Amy Street, deputy director of the National Center for PTSD Women’s Health Science Division, Boston VA, discusses military sexual trauma.

  • Music therapy: Readjustment doesn’t have to be a solo

    Music therapy: Readjustment doesn’t have to be a solo

    Music therapy shows Veterans that readjustment doesn’t have to be a solo performance. Here’s two fellow combat Veterans jamming.

  • We believe you and we believe in you: Resources for homeless Veterans

    We believe you and we believe in you: Resources for homeless Veterans

    Veterans experiencing sexual assault or intimate partner violence are at greater risk of being homeless. We believe you, and believe in you.

  • VA services build hope after sexual assault

    VA services build hope after sexual assault

    VA wants everyone who has experienced sexual assault to know services are available to support healing…with a variety of options to choose from.

  • Believing in military sexual trauma survivors means supporting them on their path toward healing

    Believing in military sexual trauma survivors means supporting them on their path toward healing

    Veterans who experienced MST can find the support they need at VA to heal physically and emotionally. Treatment is free and personalized.

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Last updated December 20, 2010

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