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.
Vermont's Family Division of the Superior Court handles all family matters statewide. The Office of Child Support Services operates under DCF. Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, and Essex are the largest towns. Vermont Legal Aid, Legal Services Vermont, and the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence provide civil legal aid and a statewide Family Law helpline for women.
OVA at 118 State St in Montpelier helps women veterans access state benefits including the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, property tax exemptions, and the state veteran's bonus. Call 802-828-3379 Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm for benefits navigation.
802-828-3379 · 118 State St, Montpelier, VT 05620 · Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm · Visit Website
VA WRJ at 163 Veterans Dr is the main VA medical center for women veterans living in Vermont and parts of New Hampshire. The Women's Health Clinic provides gender-specific primary care, mental health, and maternity coordination. 802-295-9363 Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm.
802-295-9363 · 163 Veterans Dr, White River Junction, VT 05009 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm · Visit Website
Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255 — the Veterans Crisis Line is staffed by responders many of whom are veterans themselves. Women veterans can request a female counselor. 24/7, confidential, no impact on VA benefits.
988 · Statewide Phone/Text Service (press 1) · 24/7 · Visit Website
The White River Junction Vet Center at 222 Holiday Dr Suite 313 offers confidential readjustment counseling, MST (military sexual trauma) treatment, and family counseling — services not entered into the VA medical record. Call 802-295-2908 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
802-295-2908 · 222 Holiday Dr Suite 313, White River Junction, VT 05001 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
DAV Vermont chapters in Montpelier and surrounding communities provide free benefits counseling, transportation to VA appointments, and disability claims help by accredited service officers. Call 802-828-3379 Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
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The Vermont Veterans' Home at 325 North St in Bennington is the state-run skilled-nursing and assisted-living facility for women veterans and their spouses. Admission is by application; Medicaid, Medicare, and VA per-diem accepted. 802-442-6353.
802-442-6353 · 325 North St, Bennington, VT 05201 · 24/7 · Visit Website
American Legion Department of Vermont at 126 State St in Montpelier supports posts statewide with veteran-service-officer assistance for VA claims, the Family Support Network, and the American Legion Auxiliary for women family members. 802-223-7131.
802-223-7131 · 126 State St, Montpelier, VT 05601 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
VFW Department of Vermont coordinates posts in every Vermont county; many host monthly suppers, color guards, and a service officer for VA claims help. Hours vary by post; statewide info via OVA at 802-828-3379.
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Womenshealth.va.gov is the VA's hub for women's primary care, reproductive health, and MST services. Every VA facility has a Women Veterans Program Manager — the WRJ one is reachable through the main VA WRJ number.
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1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET is staffed by women veterans who answer benefits questions and warm-transfer to a Vermont-area VA representative. Anonymous chat available at the VA website.
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VeteransCrisisLine.net offers anonymous online chat and text 838255 in addition to the 988 (press 1) phone line. Counselors trained in MST, combat trauma, and moral injury.
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VA.gov is where Vermont women veterans apply for healthcare, disability compensation, GI Bill, VA home loan certificates of eligibility, and pension. Most actions can be completed without phoning a regional office.
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DAV.org provides free transportation to VA medical appointments — Vermont's DAV chapters arrange rides to WRJ. Service officers nationwide help women veterans appeal denied disability claims.
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VFW.org hosts the locator for accredited service officers who help with VA claims and the Unmet Needs grants program for veterans with financial emergencies.
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IAVA's Quick Reaction Force connects post-9/11 Vermont women veterans to case managers within 48 hours for crisis-grade benefit, mental health, or housing problems. Free; iava.org/qrf.
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WWP serves post-9/11 wounded veterans with the Independence Program, Project Odyssey mental-health retreats, and warrior care network referrals — free for registered Alumni.
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SWAN provides peer-to-peer support specifically for active-duty servicewomen and women veterans, with monthly online groups and one-on-one help navigating MST claims.
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Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 covers active-duty service members and families with free non-medical counseling (12 sessions per issue), spouse employment help, and tax filing — all free, 24/7.
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