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.
New Mexico district courts handle divorce and custody in each of its 13 judicial districts. The Child Support Enforcement Division operates under HSD. Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe are the largest cities. New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) and the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services for women.
NM DVS at 407 Galisteo in Santa Fe is the state veterans-affairs agency, with Veterans Service Officers across the state who help women veterans file VA disability claims, access state benefits, and navigate the property-tax exemption for disabled vets. Call 505-827-6300 weekdays; services are free.
505-827-6300 · 407 Galisteo St Suite 134, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
The Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center at 1501 San Pedro Dr SE in Albuquerque is the flagship VA hospital for New Mexico, with a Women Veterans Health Program covering primary care, gender-specific care, and maternity care coordination. Call 505-265-1711 for enrollment; eligibility is based on service history.
505-265-1711 · 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm · Visit Website
Dial 988 then press 1 from any New Mexico phone to reach the Veterans Crisis Line — staffed 24/7 by counselors many of whom are veterans themselves. Text 838255 or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free, confidential, and can dispatch mobile crisis if you're in danger.
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The Santa Fe Vet Center at 2209 Brothers Rd offers free readjustment counseling, military sexual trauma (MST) treatment, and bereavement support for women veterans across northern NM. No VA enrollment required to access Vet Center services. Call 505-988-6562 weekdays.
505-988-6562 · 2209 Brothers Rd Suite 110, Santa Fe, NM 87505 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
DAV New Mexico has accredited service officers in Santa Fe and chapter locations across the state who help disabled women veterans file initial VA claims, appeal denials, and access transportation to medical appointments. Call 505-827-6300 to find your nearest service officer. Free.
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The NM Veterans Memorial at 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE in Albuquerque is more than a monument — it hosts veterans support programs, memorial services, and community resources. Call 505-256-2042 for upcoming events and to connect with the wider Albuquerque veterans community.
505-256-2042 · 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
American Legion Department of New Mexico at 1215 Mountain Rd NE in Albuquerque has posts across the state running benefits assistance, scholarships for veterans' children, and Auxiliary programs that support women veterans and military spouses. Call 505-247-0668 for your nearest post.
505-247-0668 · 1215 Mountain Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
The VA's Women Veterans Health Care portal explains the gender-specific care, reproductive services, and MST treatment available at the Raymond G. Murphy VA in Albuquerque and at NM community-based outpatient clinics in Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Farmington, Roswell, and elsewhere.
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1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) is the VA's dedicated line for women veterans, staffed by women veterans who can explain healthcare enrollment, disability claims, and how to access services at the Albuquerque VA or your closest NM community clinic. Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET.
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Veteranscrisisline.net offers chat and text (838255) as alternatives to calling — useful for women veterans who can't speak privately at the moment. Counselors can coordinate with the Albuquerque VA for follow-up mental-health care.
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VA.gov is the single sign-on portal for applying for disability compensation, healthcare, education benefits, home loans, and other VA programs — and for tracking your claim through the Albuquerque VA Regional Office. Free, available 24/7.
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DAV's national site backs up the New Mexico chapter network, with free benefits assistance, transportation to VA appointments, and advocacy for disabled veterans. The site finds your nearest DAV transportation network coordinator if you can't drive to the Albuquerque VA.
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VFW service officers in NM posts help women veterans with VA disability claims at no charge; local posts also provide community, emergency financial grants, and scholarships. Use vfw.org to find your nearest post in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, or rural NM.
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IAVA connects post-9/11 veterans, including women veterans across New Mexico, with the Quick Reaction Force case-management team that helps with VA claims, mental-health crises, and emergency assistance. Free membership.
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WWP runs free programs for wounded post-9/11 veterans and families, including mental-health services, career counseling, and adaptive sports. Programs include NM-accessible options for women veterans recovering from physical and invisible injuries.
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SWAN advocates for active-duty servicewomen and women veterans on issues including MST, equal access to combat roles, and reproductive healthcare. Relevant to NM women stationed at Kirtland AFB, Holloman, Cannon, and White Sands.
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Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 is the DoD's free 24/7 information and confidential counseling service for service members, spouses, and families — including women stationed at Kirtland, Holloman, Cannon, and White Sands. Up to 12 free counseling sessions per issue per year.
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