Overcoming Military Sexual Trauma
Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma share their stories. They describe the challenges they faced and how their lives were affected. Eventually, these men and women reached out for support. Hear how they were able to get on the road to recovery.
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Check the VA on Sexual Trauma page for complete descriptions with answers to questions like:
- What is military sexual trauma (MST)?
- How can MST affect Veterans?
- Why can MST be so harmful?
- What should I know about treatment and VA services?
- What can I do to help manage my reactions to my experiences of MST?
Other Resources
- Call 911
- Type “Sexual Trauma” in the search box at Find Help.org. to find free or low-cost professional help
- The National Sexual Assault Hotline Call 800.656.HOPE (4673)
- The Department of Justice has resources for safety and legal actions.
- HelpPro has a therapist locator on their website.
- HealthGrade provides listings of doctors all over the country by specialty.
- Web MD has information on a variety of specialties and how/where to find the best for each condition.
- Psychology Today has a list of therapists across the country.
- GoodTherapy has information and a resource locator.
Non-VA Local Help
Know A Vet? presents this information and these national resource directories, not as a recommendation of any specific service or provider, but as a starting point for your own research.
Please feel free to use the check sheets Before, During and After the Medical Appointment and Choosing a Medical Service Provider to help you in your search for the best help for your individual circumstances.
In addition, there may be other federal, state and local government or private resources for your individual needs.
VA, Government, and Organization Help
Know A Vet? presents this information and these national resource directories, not as a recommendation of any specific service or provider, but as a starting point for your own research.
Clicking here will bring you to a database of other VA services you can locate by zip code.
Please also check out our page on Filing Claims. We recommend that you do NOT file claims on your own. If you do not file exactly the way the VA looks for information, it can take literally years for your claim to go back and forth before approval or denial.
The other resources listed, such as your local Veterans Service Office (names vary by county), VSO counselor, VFW, etc., will help you determine what you are eligible for and file correctly for results in as little as a few weeks.
Learn More – Get More
Learn more about what it feels like to live your best life. Go to our Self Help page to explore other issues that can bring you “All The Way Home.”
Also, check out the Claims and Appeals topic to maximize compensation and benefits for yourself AND your loved ones.
It’s your turn to get your best life back! You EARNED it with your service!
