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This web site provides information on health care services available to
women veterans, including comprehensive primary care as well as
specialty care such as reproductive services, rehabilitation, mental health,
and treatment for military sexual trauma. You can also find answers to
some of the most frequently asked questions about women veterans
health care.
women veterans, including comprehensive primary care as well as
specialty care such as reproductive services, rehabilitation, mental health,
and treatment for military sexual trauma. You can also find answers to
some of the most frequently asked questions about women veterans
health care.
In November 1994, Public Law 103-446 established the Center for Women Veterans in the Department of
Veterans Affairs under the Office of the Secretary. The primary mission of the Center for Women Veterans
is to review VA programs and services for women veterans, and assure that women veterans receive
benefits and services on a par with male veterans, encounter no discrimination in their attempt to access
them, and are treated with the respect, dignity, and understanding by VA service providers.
Veterans Affairs under the Office of the Secretary. The primary mission of the Center for Women Veterans
is to review VA programs and services for women veterans, and assure that women veterans receive
benefits and services on a par with male veterans, encounter no discrimination in their attempt to access
them, and are treated with the respect, dignity, and understanding by VA service providers.
VA's specialized homeless veterans treatment programs have grown and developed since they were first
authorized in 1987. The programs strive to offer a continuum of services that include:
* aggressive outreach to those veterans living on streets and in shelters who otherwise would not seek
assistance;
* clinical assessment and referral to needed medical treatment for physical and psychiatric disorders, including
substance abuse;
* long-term sheltered transitional assistance, case management, and rehabilitation;
* employment assistance and linkage with available income supports; and
* supported permanent housing.
authorized in 1987. The programs strive to offer a continuum of services that include:
* aggressive outreach to those veterans living on streets and in shelters who otherwise would not seek
assistance;
* clinical assessment and referral to needed medical treatment for physical and psychiatric disorders, including
substance abuse;
* long-term sheltered transitional assistance, case management, and rehabilitation;
* employment assistance and linkage with available income supports; and
* supported permanent housing.
| A PROMISE KEPT The Women Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group promotes the health, welfare, and dignity of Women Veterans and their families by ensuring equitable access to timely, sensitive, high quality health care. |
The Center for Minority Veterans is part of the Office of the Secretary. The
Center assists eligible veterans in their efforts to receive benefits and services
from VA. The Center acts only as a mediator and facilitator -- As such the
Center does not process claims, handle equal employment complaints, or
employee relation problems. The Center is dedicated to ensuring that all
veterans are aware of benefits, services, and programs offered by VA.
Center assists eligible veterans in their efforts to receive benefits and services
from VA. The Center acts only as a mediator and facilitator -- As such the
Center does not process claims, handle equal employment complaints, or
employee relation problems. The Center is dedicated to ensuring that all
veterans are aware of benefits, services, and programs offered by VA.
Welcome home and thank you for your service to our country! VA is ready to provide health care
and more to our newest veterans returning from the armed services. Get information on Health
Care Benefits for 5 years, Dental Benefits, OEF /OIF Programs, Federal Recovery Coordination
Program, Primary Health Care for Veterans, and Additional Benefits
and more to our newest veterans returning from the armed services. Get information on Health
Care Benefits for 5 years, Dental Benefits, OEF /OIF Programs, Federal Recovery Coordination
Program, Primary Health Care for Veterans, and Additional Benefits
California is home to nearly 167,000 women veterans – eight percent of the state’s 2.1 million veteran population.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs projects the number of women veterans throughout the United States to
grow to 14 percent in the next twenty years. Women veterans in California and nationally are both younger and
more racially and ethnically diverse than their male counterparts. These veterans have served their country in the
same capable fashion as their male comrades.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs projects the number of women veterans throughout the United States to
grow to 14 percent in the next twenty years. Women veterans in California and nationally are both younger and
more racially and ethnically diverse than their male counterparts. These veterans have served their country in the
same capable fashion as their male comrades.
Women Veterans Newsletter, CalVet, March 2010