military sexual trauma

Army Veteran shares the graphic details of her life dealing with sexual trauma…so others will see how VA’s treatment programs “made her life livable.” “Wow, I am not the only one!”

The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is expanding therapy services [...]

300 Vet Centers across the country, including in American Samoa, Guam and Puerto Rico, provide individual and group counseling free of charge in a safe and confidential environment to Veterans who served in a combat zone or area of hostility, experienced a military sexual trauma or served as part of a mortuary affairs or drone crew.

“We want all Veterans to know that they have the power to write the rest of their story. They decide where they go from here...VA is here to help.”

At VA, Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma have access to a wide range of services to assist them in their recovery free of charge.

Daniell, an Army Veteran, worked with professional writer, Angela Kaset at the VA Women’s Health Care Center to produce her song titled “My Singing Voice."

VA has taken a number of steps over the years to better serve military sexual trauma survivors applying for disability compensation for conditions caused by MST, beginning with relaxing evidentiary standards in 2002.

MST-related treatment is available at all VA medical facilities and all treatment for physical and mental health conditions related to experiences of MST is provided free of charge.

VA's annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign helps to raise public awareness of military sexual trauma, and educate individuals and communities on MST.

5th National Training Summit on Women Veterans highlighted outreach and services available for women Veterans, as well as examined suggestions and input.

Recognizing the signs of PTS and PTSD could save a life in crisis.