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Department of Veterans Affairs Survey

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs wants to hear from women who have served in the military. The agency has developed a survey to help officials gain a better understanding of how, if at all, women are utilizing the VA. Help us improve our services by taking the survey by clicking on the button below.

According to the Veterans Affairs, the State of Texas has the highest number of Women Veterans in the country. Travis County is home to over 6,500 women veterans who have served in the Armed Forces. Travis County Veterans Service Office is committed to assisting women veterans in all aspects of VA benefits. We can provide an overview of VA services such as women’s health care and counseling and assist with navigating the system. We also have well-established, reliable, community relationships to assist our women veterans in the Travis County with employment, and financial assistance for those who qualify. We have woman veteran benefits’ counselors on board to assist women veterans that may feel more comfortable speaking to another women veteran when filling a disability claim or discussing other issues.

How to apply

Serve as an advocate for a cultural transformation (both with the VA and in the general public) in recognizing the service and contributions of women veterans and women serving in the military. Raise awareness of the responsibility to treat women veterans with dignity and respect. Promote current positive images and roles of women veterans and women in the military. Advocate for services for women veterans to be on par with their male counterparts. Follow legislative impacts affecting women veterans. Provide women veterans with information on federal, state and local benefits.

General VA Benefits

A Women Veterans Coordinator is on site to assist women veterans with any questions.

512-854-9340

Healthcare

Medical and Mental Health Services

VA Health Care | Veterans Affairs

Center for Women Veterans (CWV) (va.gov)

womenshealth.va.gov or call the Women’s Clinic in Austin at 512-823-4000

Housing & Assistance

Call Center to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors.

www.va.gov 877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)

Legal

Pre-trial diversion program for Veterans who are charged with non-violent misdemeanor offenses that may be related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or other mental health problems resulting from their military service.

Veterans Treatment Court

512-854-3829

Business Resources

Provides FREE Foreclosure Loss Mitigation & Counseling to Texas families who have fallen behind on their mortgage. They can assist in finding options and solutions to help families try to save their home. BCL also offers a variety of other free counseling programs regarding business loans, home loans, and more.

bcloftexas.org 512-912-9884

Recreational

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Contact person: Wendy Gumbert 512-941-3152 (cell) [email protected]

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