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The Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs connects women veterans with state and federal benefits, including disability compensation, healthcare enrollment, education programs, and housing assistance. Located at P.O. Box 5800, Fort Richardson. Call 907-428-6016 or visit veterans.alaska.gov for information. State veterans service officers can help women file VA claims, appeal decisions, and navigate benefits at no cost. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
907-428-6016 · P.O. Box 5800, Fort Richardson, AK 99505 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
The VA Alaska Healthcare System at 1201 N Muldoon Rd, Anchorage provides comprehensive healthcare for women veterans including primary care, mental health, reproductive health, MST counseling, and specialty care. Call 907-257-4700 to enroll or schedule an appointment. Women veterans must have served at least one day of active duty and received an other-than-dishonorable discharge to be eligible. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm. Community-based outpatient clinics serve rural areas.
907-257-4700 · 1201 N Muldoon Rd, Anchorage, AK 99504 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm · Visit Website
The Veterans Crisis Line provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for women veterans and active service members experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health emergencies. Dial 988 then press 1 to reach a trained VA counselor. Text 838255 or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Responders are trained specifically for veteran needs. No enrollment in VA healthcare required to call. Available 24/7 at no cost.
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The Fairbanks Vet Center at 540 4th Ave Suite 100 provides free readjustment counseling for women combat veterans, including individual and group therapy, MST (Military Sexual Trauma) counseling, bereavement support, and referrals to VA healthcare and benefits. Call 907-456-4238 for appointments. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. No requirement to be enrolled in VA healthcare — any veteran who served in a combat zone or experienced MST qualifies.
907-456-4238 · 540 4th Ave Suite 100, Fairbanks, AK 99701 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Alaska provides free benefits counseling and claims assistance for disabled women veterans. Accredited DAV service officers help women file disability compensation claims, appeal denied claims, and access VA health and education benefits at no cost. Call 907-428-6016 or visit the Anchorage office during business hours Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. No membership required to receive claims assistance.
907-428-6016 · Anchorage, AK · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website
The Alaska Veterans and Pioneers Home in Palmer provides residential nursing care, assisted living, and memory care for eligible Alaskan veterans and longtime residents. Located at 250 E Fireweed Ave, Palmer. Call 907-745-4241 for admission information. Women veterans with at least 90 days of active duty service may qualify. Income and care needs are assessed during intake. Open 24/7 for residential residents. Admission priority given to veterans with service-connected conditions.
907-745-4241 · 250 E Fireweed Ave, Palmer, AK 99645 · 24/7
The American Legion in Alaska supports women veterans through post activities, accredited claims representation, scholarships, and community programs. Accredited Legion service officers provide free VA benefits counseling and claims assistance. Call 907-278-8598 for the Alaska Department office in Anchorage. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. Women veterans can join the Legion directly or through the American Legion Auxiliary. No cost for benefits assistance services.
907-278-8598 · Anchorage, AK · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
The VA Women Veterans Health Care program provides comprehensive primary care, gynecology, maternity care, mental health, MST counseling, and specialty services at VA facilities nationwide. Every VA facility has a Women Veterans Program Manager who can help women access appropriate care and services. Visit womenshealth.va.gov to find services at your nearest VA. Enroll online at va.gov/health-care/apply or call 1-877-222-8387.
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Call 1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) to reach the Women Veterans Call Center, a free phone service staffed by women veterans who connect callers with VA benefits, healthcare enrollment, mental health services, and local VA resources. Available Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET and Sat 8am-6:30pm ET. Interpreters available for non-English speakers. The center can also follow up with local VA facilities on your behalf.
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Dial 988 then press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line, a 24/7 free confidential support service for veterans and their family members in emotional distress or crisis. Text 838255 or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Counselors are specially trained in military culture and veteran-specific challenges. No VA enrollment required to call. Available every day including holidays. Callers are never required to provide their name or any identifying information.
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VA.gov is the official portal where women veterans can apply online for disability compensation, healthcare enrollment, education benefits (GI Bill), home loan certificates, life insurance, and burial benefits. Create a free account to track claims, upload supporting documents, and message your care team. Available 24/7. Call 1-800-827-1000 for general benefits assistance Mon-Fri 8am-9pm ET.
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The Disabled American Veterans organization provides free VA benefits claims assistance through accredited service officers, free transportation to VA medical appointments via the DAV Transportation Network, and advocacy for disabled veterans nationwide. Visit dav.org to find your nearest chapter and service officer. No membership required to receive benefits counseling. Claims assistance is always free and confidential.
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars provides free VA benefits counseling through accredited service officers, legislative advocacy, and community support at posts across all 50 states. Women veterans can receive help filing initial claims, appeals, and upgrading discharge status. Visit vfw.org to find your nearest post and service officer. Membership not required for benefits assistance. VFW also connects women veterans with local community resources and events.
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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) connects post-9/11 veterans with mental health support, benefits navigation, and peer community through their Quick Reaction Force program and veteran service network. Visit iava.org to access the QRF, which connects veterans to relevant resources within 24 hours. IAVA has particular focus on suicide prevention, MST support, and benefits access for women veterans of recent conflicts.
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Wounded Warrior Project provides free programs for wounded post-9/11 veterans and their family members, including mental health counseling, peer support, career services, benefits counseling, and adaptive sports. Call 1-888-997-2586 or visit woundedwarriorproject.org to connect with a program specialist. Women veterans with service-connected injuries or PTSD can access all WWP programs at no cost. No membership fees required.
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The Service Women's Action Network advocates for the rights of active-duty servicewomen and women veterans, focusing on issues including MST, health equity, benefits access, and gender-based harassment. Visit servicewomen.org to access policy resources, read reports on women veterans' issues, and connect with the SWAN community. SWAN also provides direct referrals and advocacy support for women experiencing discrimination within the military system.
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Military OneSource provides free 24/7 confidential support by phone (1-800-342-9647), chat, and online for active duty, Guard, Reserve, and their families. Services include financial counseling, mental health referrals, legal consultation, childcare resources, relocation assistance, and spouse employment support. Visit militaryonesource.mil to access the full service directory. Consultations are private and do not appear in military records.
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