Best Veterans in Virginia — 16 resources

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.

Veterans in Virginia

Virginia has Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts handling custody, visitation, and child support (for unmarried parents and modifications), plus Circuit Courts handling divorce. The Division of Child Support Enforcement operates under DSS. Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria are the largest cities. Central Virginia Legal Aid and the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance serve women.

16 Resources

1. Virginia Department of Veterans Services — Free

DVS at 101 N 14th St in Richmond helps women veterans access Virginia-specific benefits including the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, and the Virginia Values Veterans certification program. (804) 786-0286 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

(804) 786-0286 · 101 N 14th St, Richmond, VA 23219 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center — Richmond — Free

McGuire VAMC at 1201 Broad Rock Blvd in Richmond is a Level 1A polytrauma center with a comprehensive Women Veterans Health Program (gender-specific primary care, gyn, mental health, maternity coordination, MST treatment). (804) 675-5000 Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(804) 675-5000 · 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

3. Hampton VA Medical Center — Free

Hampton VAMC at 100 Emancipation Dr is the historic VA hospital serving Hampton Roads' large active-duty and veteran population. The Women Veterans Program Manager coordinates women's primary care, mammography, and gynecology. (757) 722-9961 Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(757) 722-9961 · 100 Emancipation Dr, Hampton, VA 23667 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

4. Salem VA Medical Center — Free

Salem VAMC at 1970 Roanoke Blvd serves western Virginia women veterans with a dedicated Women's Health Clinic and CBOCs in Lynchburg, Danville, Tazewell, and Wytheville. (540) 982-2463 Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(540) 982-2463 · 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

5. Washington DC VA Medical Center — Free

Washington DC VAMC at 50 Irving St NW serves Northern Virginia women veterans living in Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax. The Women's Wellness Center provides primary, gynecology, and mental health under one roof. (202) 745-8000 Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(202) 745-8000 · 50 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20422 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

6. Virginia American Legion — Free

American Legion Department of Virginia at 1708 Commonwealth Ave in Richmond coordinates 250+ Virginia posts plus the American Legion Auxiliary for women family members. Accredited service officers help free with VA disability claims. (804) 353-6606 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

(804) 353-6606 · 1708 Commonwealth Ave, Richmond, VA 23230 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. VA Women Veterans Health Care — Free

Womenshealth.va.gov is the VA hub for women's primary care, reproductive health, and MST services. Every Virginia VA facility has a Women Veterans Program Manager reachable through the main switchboard.

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8. Women Veterans Call Center — Free

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 Virginia-area VA representative.

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9. Veterans Crisis Line — Free

Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255 — Veterans Crisis Line responders are trained in combat trauma, MST, and moral injury. Women can request a female counselor; chat at veteranscrisisline.net.

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10. VA.gov — Find Benefits — Free

VA.gov is where Virginia women veterans apply for healthcare, disability compensation, GI Bill (relevant for Virginia's many veteran-friendly universities), VA home loans, and pension.

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11. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Free

DAV.org provides free transportation to VA medical appointments — Virginia chapters arrange rides to McGuire, Hampton, and Salem from across the state. Service officers also handle disability appeals.

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12. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Free

VFW.org hosts the locator for accredited service officers across Virginia who help women veterans with VA claims and access Unmet Needs grants for financial emergencies.

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14. Wounded Warrior Project — Free

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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15. Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) — Free

SWAN provides peer support specifically for active-duty servicewomen (Virginia has many at Fort Belvoir, NS Norfolk, Quantico) and women veterans, with monthly online groups and MST claim help.

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16. Military OneSource — Free

Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 covers Virginia's huge active-duty community with 24/7 non-medical counseling (12 sessions per issue), spouse employment help, and free tax filing.

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Frequently Asked

How many veterans resources are in Virginia?
Women's Corner tracks 16 veterans resources for women in Virginia.
Are veterans resources in Virginia free?
16 of the 16 listed veterans resources in Virginia are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Virginia have veterans resources?
Listings span cities including Richmond, Hampton, Salem, Washington.
What are some examples of veterans resources in Virginia?
Featured entries include Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center — Richmond, Hampton VA Medical Center, Salem VA Medical Center, Washington DC VA Medical Center.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
6 of 16 Virginia veterans listings include phone numbers.
Are there VA benefits specifically for women veterans?
Yes. Every VA Medical Center has a Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) who coordinates primary care, gynecology, maternity, mental health, and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) services. Call the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 — staffed by women veterans — for benefits, claims, and referrals.
I experienced MST — what help is available?
Every VA facility provides free MST counseling and treatment regardless of discharge status, length of service, or whether you reported it at the time. You don't need a service-connected disability rating. Call the Vet Center hotline at 1-877-927-8387 for confidential counseling, or 988 then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
How do I file a VA disability claim?
File online at VA.gov/disability or with help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) — DAV, AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion all provide free claim filing. Don't pay anyone for claim help — it's illegal for non-accredited people to charge. Average wait is 4–6 months. Appeals are common; don't give up after a first denial.
Is there housing help for homeless women veterans?
Yes. HUD-VASH provides Section 8 vouchers paired with VA case management for homeless veterans. SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) prevents and ends homelessness with rapid rehousing funds. Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7.