Best Veterans in Nevada — 17 resources

About Veterans for Women

Women veterans are the fastest-growing segment of the VA system and have access to dedicated Women Veterans Program Managers at every VA medical center. The VA covers gender-specific primary care, maternity care, mental health (including military sexual trauma counseling, free regardless of discharge status), and the Women Veterans Call Center (1-855-VA-WOMEN). The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and Vocational Rehabilitation are processed through regional VA offices, and state Veterans Service Organizations (American Legion, VFW, DAV) help file claims for free. This directory includes Women Veterans Program Managers, state VSOs, and veteran legal clinics.

Veterans in Nevada

Nevada family courts handle divorce, custody, and support, with Clark County (Las Vegas) operating the state's largest family court. The Child Support Enforcement Program operates under DWSS. Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, and North Las Vegas are the major metros. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Washoe Legal Services, and the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence serve women.

17 Resources

1. Nevada Department of Veterans Services — Free

NDVS field office at 6630 S McCarran Blvd in Reno (with additional Las Vegas, Elko, and Pahrump offices) provides accredited Veterans Service Officers who help Nevada women veterans file VA claims, access state burial benefits, and navigate the Patriot Relief Fund. Call 702-224-6024 to schedule a VSO appointment; service is always free.

702-224-6024 · 6630 S McCarran Blvd Suite 204, Reno, NV 89509 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System — Free

VASNHS main facility at 6900 N Pecos Rd in North Las Vegas operates a dedicated Women Veterans Health Program with gender-specific primary care, gynecology, mammography, and military sexual trauma (MST) coordinators. Call 702-791-9000 to enroll or schedule; veterans new to VA care should ask for the Women Veterans Program Manager.

702-791-9000 · 6900 N Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89086 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm · Visit Website

3. VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System — Free

VASNHCS at 975 Kirman Ave in Reno serves women veterans across northern Nevada and far northeastern California with primary care, women's health services, mental health, and an MST coordinator. Call 775-786-7200 and ask for the Women Veterans Program Manager when scheduling your first appointment.

775-786-7200 · 975 Kirman Ave, Reno, NV 89502 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm · Visit Website

4. Veterans Crisis Line — Free

Dial 988 from any Nevada phone and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line 24/7. Counselors are veterans themselves and can dispatch VA Police or local crisis teams in Clark and Washoe counties. Text 838255 or chat at veteranscrisisline.net for non-verbal contact. Free and confidential whether or not you are VA-enrolled.

988 · Statewide Phone/Text Service (press 1) · 24/7 · Visit Website

5. Nevada Vet Center — Las Vegas — Free

Las Vegas Vet Center at 6171 W Charleston Blvd offers free readjustment counseling for women veterans, family counseling, MST counseling, and bereavement services in a community-based setting outside the main VA hospital. No VA enrollment required for combat-era veterans. Call 702-251-7873 to schedule.

702-251-7873 · 6171 W Charleston Blvd Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89146 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

6. Veterans Village — Las Vegas — Free

Veterans Village at 1150 Las Vegas Blvd S provides transitional housing, case management, and wraparound services for homeless and at-risk veterans, including women veterans. Programs are funded through HUD-VASH and SSVF. Call 702-462-1978 to ask about current intake hours and eligibility criteria.

702-462-1978 · 1150 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89104 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

7. Disabled American Veterans — Nevada — Free

DAV Department of Nevada has chapters across the state and provides accredited service officers who help women veterans file initial and increase claims, request C&P exams, and navigate the appeals process at no cost. Call 702-224-6024 to find the chapter nearest you.

702-224-6024 · Las Vegas, NV · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website

8. VA Women Veterans Health Care — Free

VA's Women's Health portal explains the gender-specific services Nevada women veterans can access at the Pecos VA Medical Center, Reno VA, and Pahrump/Elko CBOCs, including reproductive care, maternity coordination, and breast and gynecologic cancer care. Useful for women newly considering VA enrollment.

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9. Women Veterans Call Center — Free

1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) connects Nevada women veterans directly to female VA staff who can help with enrollment, finding a Women Veterans Program Manager at Pecos or Reno VA, and navigating sensitive issues like MST. Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET (5am-7pm Pacific).

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10. Veterans Crisis Line — Free

Dial 988 then press 1 from any Nevada phone for 24/7 crisis support. Text 838255 or chat online at veteranscrisisline.net when calling isn't safe. Free, confidential, and available whether or not the woman veteran is registered with VA — useful for Nevada Guard and Reserve women who never enrolled.

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11. VA.gov — Find Benefits — Free

VA.gov is the federal portal to apply for disability compensation, healthcare, the GI Bill, VA home loans (popular in Las Vegas and Henderson markets), and survivor benefits. Nevada women veterans can use the site to upload claim evidence, message their VA care team, and refill prescriptions through MyHealtheVet.

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12. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Free

DAV's national site connects to the Nevada Department's accredited service officers, provides free DAV-van transportation to VA appointments in Las Vegas and Reno, and runs employment resources for disabled women veterans. All DAV claim assistance is free.

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13. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Free

VFW has dozens of posts across Nevada — Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fallon, Elko — that provide accredited service-officer claim help, community, and emergency Unmet Needs grants for veterans in financial hardship. Free claim assistance.

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14. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America — Free

IAVA serves post-9/11 women veterans with a Quick Reaction Force case-management team, advocacy on women veterans' issues (combat exclusion repeal, MST), and a network of Nevada members organizing locally in Las Vegas and Reno.

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15. Wounded Warrior Project — Free

WWP offers free programs for post-9/11 wounded women veterans and their families — mental-health Project Odyssey retreats, career-counseling Warriors to Work, and adaptive-sports events. Nevada members can access WWP Independence Program for catastrophic injuries.

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16. Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) — Free

SWAN is the national advocacy organization specifically for active-duty servicewomen and women veterans, with a Helpline for navigating MST claims, combat-related issues, and toxic-exposure registry questions. Useful for Nevada women veterans dealing with complex VA appeals.

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17. Military OneSource — Free

1-800-342-9647 — DOD-funded 24/7 free, confidential service for active-duty service members and families, including Nevada Guard and Reserve women based at Nellis AFB or NAS Fallon. Includes free non-medical counseling, MilTax filing, and EFMP support.

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Frequently Asked

How many veterans resources are in Nevada?
Women's Corner tracks 17 veterans resources for women in Nevada.
Are veterans resources in Nevada free?
17 of the 17 listed veterans resources in Nevada are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Nevada have veterans resources?
Listings span cities including Reno, North Las Vegas, Las Vegas.
What are some examples of veterans resources in Nevada?
Featured entries include Nevada Department of Veterans Services, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, Veterans Crisis Line, Nevada Vet Center — Las Vegas.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
7 of 17 Nevada veterans listings include phone numbers.
Are there VA benefits specifically for women veterans?
Yes. Every VA Medical Center has a Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) who coordinates primary care, gynecology, maternity, mental health, and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) services. Call the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 — staffed by women veterans — for benefits, claims, and referrals.
I experienced MST — what help is available?
Every VA facility provides free MST counseling and treatment regardless of discharge status, length of service, or whether you reported it at the time. You don't need a service-connected disability rating. Call the Vet Center hotline at 1-877-927-8387 for confidential counseling, or 988 then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
How do I file a VA disability claim?
File online at VA.gov/disability or with help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) — DAV, AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion all provide free claim filing. Don't pay anyone for claim help — it's illegal for non-accredited people to charge. Average wait is 4–6 months. Appeals are common; don't give up after a first denial.
Is there housing help for homeless women veterans?
Yes. HUD-VASH provides Section 8 vouchers paired with VA case management for homeless veterans. SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) prevents and ends homelessness with rapid rehousing funds. Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7.