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.
North Dakota district courts handle family matters across seven judicial districts. The Child Support Division operates under DHHS. Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Minot are the largest cities. Legal Services of North Dakota and CAWS North Dakota (the statewide DV coalition) provide civil legal aid and safety services to women.
ND DVA at 4201 38th St S in Fargo provides state benefits coordination including the ND Veterans Bonus, property-tax credit, and access to state-only education benefits. County veterans service officers (CVSOs) accredited through DVA help women veterans file federal VA claims at no cost. Call 701-239-7165 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to find your CVSO.
701-239-7165 · 4201 38th St S Suite 104, Fargo, ND 58104 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
The Fargo VA Medical Center at 2101 N Elm operates ND's primary VA hospital with dedicated Women Veterans Health services: comprehensive primary care, gender-specific gynecology, mammography, prenatal coordination, and Military Sexual Trauma counseling. Women Veteran Program Manager available for navigation. Call 701-232-3241 to enroll or schedule.
701-232-3241 · 2101 N Elm St, Fargo, ND 58102 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm · Visit Website
Dial 988 and press 1 (or text 838255) to reach the Veterans Crisis Line — a dedicated 24/7 line staffed by responders, many of them veterans themselves, trained on military trauma. Available to all current and former service members regardless of VA enrollment or discharge status. Confidential and free; no caller ID retention.
988 · Statewide Phone/Text Service (press 1) · 24/7 · Visit Website
The Fargo Vet Center at 3310 Fiechtner Dr provides free readjustment counseling for combat veterans, MST survivors, and bereaved military families — including individual and group therapy. Vet Centers are separate from VA medical care and a confidential alternative for women veterans not yet ready to enroll in VA health. Call 701-237-0942 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
701-237-0942 · 3310 Fiechtner Dr Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58103 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
DAV North Dakota at 701-239-7165 (shared with state DVA) provides free claims assistance and the volunteer driver program ferrying women veterans to VA medical appointments — particularly important for ND's rural veterans who would otherwise drive 100+ miles to Fargo. DAV service officers are accredited to represent veterans before the VA at no cost.
701-239-7165 · Fargo, ND · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website
ND Veterans Home at 1400 Rose St in Lisbon is the state's skilled-nursing facility for honorably discharged veterans and surviving spouses. The 150-bed facility accepts Medicaid and offers women-specific care areas. Application requires a Form ND-VH and DD-214; call 701-683-6500 to begin. Waitlists vary by care level.
701-683-6500 · 1400 Rose St, Lisbon, ND 58054 · 24/7 · Visit Website
The American Legion Department of North Dakota at 405 W Main Ave in West Fargo runs accredited service officers in every district who help women veterans file disability claims, pension applications, and VA healthcare enrollment at no charge. Membership isn't required for claims help. Call 701-293-3120 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm to find your district commander.
701-293-3120 · 405 W Main Ave Suite 4A, West Fargo, ND 58078 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
The VA's Women Veterans Health Program at womenshealth.va.gov outlines services available at every facility — including the Fargo VA: comprehensive primary care, gender-specific gynecology, maternity care coordination, MST counseling, and reproductive health. Each facility has a Women Veterans Program Manager who can navigate complex referrals.
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The Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) is staffed by women veterans Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET and Sat 8am-6:30pm ET to help women navigate VA benefits. Call to clarify eligibility, locate the Fargo VA's Women Veterans Program Manager, or troubleshoot claims. Free and confidential.
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veteranscrisisline.net offers chat and text alternatives to the phone line — important for women veterans who can't speak privately or whose hearing impairments make voice calls difficult. All counselors are trained on military culture, MST, and combat-related PTSD. Free 24/7, no VA enrollment required.
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VA.gov is the unified federal portal where women veterans can apply for healthcare, file disability claims, check claim status, request DD-214 copies, and access education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The new claim-status tool gives real-time updates. Free; account creation requires Login.gov or ID.me verification.
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DAV nationally maintains a volunteer-driver network (the DAV Transportation Network) that ferries veterans to VA medical appointments, plus claims-assistance service officers at every regional office including Fargo. Women veterans rate DAV among the most accessible service organizations for help with PTSD and MST claims.
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VFW posts across ND (Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, and dozens of small towns) include accredited service officers who help women veterans with VA claims and connect them to local community resources. Membership requires service in a foreign war or hostile area; auxiliary membership available for family members. vfw.org has the post locator.
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IAVA's Quick Reaction Force at 1-855-91RAPID provides peer-to-peer support specifically for post-9/11 veterans. The IAVA Charlie Mike membership is free and connects ND women veterans of recent conflicts with policy advocacy and benefits navigation tailored to their generation — including MST and toxic exposure claims.
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Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org serves post-9/11 veterans with service-connected injuries through mental health programs (Project Odyssey for combat veterans, Talk to a WW Specialist), career counseling, and adaptive sports. ND women veterans wounded since 9/11/2001 can register at no cost.
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SWAN at servicewomen.org is the leading advocacy organization for active-duty servicewomen and women veterans. Founded by veterans who experienced military sexual trauma, SWAN's helpdesk assists with MST disability claims, discharge upgrades, and the unique health and legal issues facing women in the military.
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Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 is DOD's confidential 24/7 line for active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and recently-separated service members and families. Up to 12 free non-medical counseling sessions per issue available. Especially relevant for ND Air Force families at Grand Forks AFB and Minot AFB navigating PCS moves and deployments.
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