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.
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State programs and benefits for women veterans. Pearl is the operating base; the location at 3466 Highway 80 E is open to walk-in inquiries and scheduled appointments alike. 601-576-4850 is the best starting point—leave a clear message with your county and a callback number if you reach voicemail. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
601-576-4850 · 3466 Highway 80 E, Pearl, MS 39208 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Comprehensive healthcare for women veterans. The Jackson office at 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave is the main intake point for Jackson and surrounding Hinds County mothers. Reach the office at 601-362-4471; early-morning calls land you faster than mid-afternoon ones. Useful background before contacting a Mississippi chancery court, MDHS office, or community provider. Open mon-fri 7:30am-4pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
601-362-4471 · 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39216 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm · Visit Website
Healthcare services for women veterans on the Gulf Coast. Biloxi is the operating base; the location at 400 Veterans Ave is open to walk-in inquiries and scheduled appointments alike. Reach the office at 228-523-5000; early-morning calls land you faster than mid-afternoon ones. Mississippi mothers in Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and the Delta all use this resource regularly. Open mon-fri 7:30am-4pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
228-523-5000 · 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm · Visit Website
24/7 confidential crisis support for women veterans. Mississippi calls route through the national 988 network and trained crisis counselors—useful for women in acute distress when local mental health offices are closed. Visit www.veteranscrisisline.net for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. MDHS, Medicaid Mississippi, and TANF coordinators can usually answer follow-up eligibility questions. Available 24/7 at no cost.
988 · Statewide Phone/Text Service (press 1) · 24/7 · Visit Website
Readjustment counseling for women veterans and families. Jackson is the operating base; the location at 1755 Lelia Dr Suite 104 is open to walk-in inquiries and scheduled appointments alike. Reach the office at 601-965-5727; early-morning calls land you faster than mid-afternoon ones. Open mon-fri 8am-4:30pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
601-965-5727 · 1755 Lelia Dr Suite 104, Jackson, MS 39216 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
Benefits assistance and advocacy for disabled women veterans. Women veterans in Mississippi can request a designated Women Veterans Program Manager at either VA hospital. Reach the office at 601-576-4850; early-morning calls land you faster than mid-afternoon ones. Useful background before contacting a Mississippi chancery court, MDHS office, or community provider. Open mon-fri 8am-4pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
601-576-4850 · Pearl, MS · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website
Veterans service organization with programs for women veterans. Hattiesburg is the operating base; the location at 325 N 17th Ave is open to walk-in inquiries and scheduled appointments alike. Phone 601-352-2138 to be screened; staff will ask about household income, county of residence, and the specific issue you need help with. Open mon-fri 8am-4:30pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
601-352-2138 · 325 N 17th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Comprehensive primary care, gender-specific healthcare, and mental health services at every VA facility nationwide for women veterans and military families. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit www.womenshealth.va.gov for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) — connecting women veterans to VA benefits and services. Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit www.womenshealth.va.gov/programoverview/wvcc.asp for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Dial 988 then press 1 — 24/7 free confidential support for veterans in crisis. Text 838255 or chat online. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit www.veteranscrisisline.net for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Apply for disability, healthcare, education, home loans, and other VA benefits. Manage your claim online for women veterans and military families. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit www.va.gov for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Free benefits assistance, transportation to medical appointments, and advocacy for disabled veterans. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Visit www.dav.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Service officers help with VA claims; local posts offer community and support for women veterans and military families. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit www.vfw.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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IAVA — connecting post-9/11 veterans, advocacy, and Quick Reaction Force support team. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Visit iava.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. MDHS, Medicaid Mississippi, and TANF coordinators can usually answer follow-up eligibility questions. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Free programs for wounded post-9/11 veterans and families: mental health, career, and adaptive sports. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Advocacy and support for active-duty servicewomen and women veterans. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Visit www.servicewomen.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Mississippi mothers in Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and the Delta all use this resource regularly. Free to use and available any time of day.
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1-800-342-9647 — free 24/7 information and confidential support for service members and families. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit www.militaryonesource.mil for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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