As a woman Veteran, you’re part of the fastest-growing group within VA Veteran population. And we’re dedicated to meeting your health care needs. If you qualify for VA health care, you can get access to high-quality women’s health services as part of your benefits. In this post we’ll learn about VA center for women’s health.
What women’s health services does VA provide?
We provide primary care services, including:
- General services, like disease prevention and nutrition counseling
- Reproductive health services, like birth control, preconception counseling, and menopausal support (hormone replacement therapy)
Learn more about reproductive health services - Screenings, like cervical cancer screens (Pap smears) and breast cancer screens (mammograms)
- Mental health services for depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use problems
Learn more about mental health services - Free, confidential (private) counseling and treatment for mental and physical health conditions related to military sexual trauma (MST)
Learn more about services for MST
We also provide specialty services, including:
- Screening and management of chronic (long-lasting) conditions, like heart disease and diabetes
- Screening and management of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis
- Maternity care and other reproductive health services
- Treatment for sexual problems, urinary incontinence, and other issues
- Prosthetic and sensory aid (PSA) services, like prosthetic limbs, hearing aids, and post-mastectomy items
Download VA fact sheet on prosthetic and sensory services for women Veterans (PDF) - Referrals for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and other rehabilitation therapies
- Homebound and long-term care for those who meet specific requirements
Telephone care
If you’re a woman Veteran and you’re currently signed up for VA health care, you can reach a VA health care provider at your local VA medical center by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This provider will answer questions and give you advice on health concerns. If you’re currently signed up for VA health care, contact your VA medical center and ask for the provider’s phone number.
Find a VA medical center near you
Programs for specific groups of women
We provide services for:
- Women Veterans who are homeless
- Victims of intimate partner violence
Women Veterans who want:
- Education and training
- Employment help
- Vocational rehabilitation (job training)
Learn more about programs for women Veterans who are homeless
Learn more about programs for women who are victims of intimate partner violence
Learn more about education and training programs for women Veterans
Learn more about employment help programs for women Veterans
How do I access women’s health care services through VA?
The VA health care program covers women’s health services. To access these services, first apply for VA health care.
Apply for VA health care
After you apply
Talk to your primary care provider, who will connect you with any services you may need.
Or, contact the Women Veterans Program Manager at your local VA medical center. They’ll help coordinate all the services you may need from primary care to specialized care for chronic (long-lasting) conditions or reproductive health. You can connect with your local Women Veterans Program Manager in one of these ways:
- Contact your local medical center and ask for the Women Veterans Program Manager (find a VA medical center near you), or
- Call VA Women Veterans Call Center at 855-829-6636, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET, and we’ll connect you with your local manager, or
- Chat online with a trained Women Veterans Call Center representative Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET. This chat function is private and anonymous. Please don’t include any personal information, like your Social Security number.
Start a chat with the Women Veterans Call Center
You can also look for women’s health services specific to your nearest VA medical center. You can get more information and support from VA.org. However, in case of an queries, please contact us at Soldiers of America.