Hotlines and Contacts for Women Veterans

This guide is for women who served in the military and the people who support them.

It lists key VA phone numbers, hotlines, and contacts that can help you get benefits, health care, and support.

Women Veterans Call Center

You can reach the Women Veterans Call Center by calling or texting 1-855-829-6636 (1-855-VA-WOMEN).

The service is free and confidential.

The call center is closed on federal holidays.

A friend, relative, or caregiver may also call on your behalf.

Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line provides free, confidential support every hour of every day, all year long.

It serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and the people who support them.

You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or VA health care to use this line.

To speak with someone, dial 988 and then press 1.

You can also call 1-800-273-9898.

To reach the line by text, send a message to 838255.

If you have hearing loss, you can use the TTY number at 1-800-799-4889.

When you call, you will be connected with a real person who is qualified to support Veterans.

Center for Women Veterans

The Center for Women Veterans acts as a resource and referral center for women Veterans, their families, and their advocates.

Established by Congress in November 1994, the center advocates for better outcomes and access to VA benefits, services, and opportunities for women Veterans.

MST Coordinators

Every VA health care facility has an MST Coordinator who can help you with MST-related health care issues and connect you to care.

General VA Benefit Hotlines

The MyVA411 main information line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for Veterans, family members, caregivers, and survivors.

The VA benefits hotline is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

It can help you check the status of a claim or appeal for disability compensation, pension, or survivors benefits, update your direct deposit or address, request a letter, or report the death of a Veteran or beneficiary.

The GI Bill hotline is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

It can help you verify your enrollment, update your direct deposit or address, check recent payment information, and answer other questions about VA education benefits.

The VA health benefits hotline is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Caregiver Support

The VA Caregiver Support Line is available toll-free at 1-855-260-3274, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) is available to caregivers of Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care and who served in any era.

Among the offerings provided by the program are mobile assistance, individualized coaching, group-based support and coaching, guidance on self-care, mentoring from peers, help via telephone, digital programs, skills training, and connections to both VA and local community resources.

Homelessness and Readjustment Support

If you are homeless or worried you might become homeless, you can go to your nearest VA Medical Center and ask to speak with a Homeless Coordinator.

The Vet Center Call Center is available 24/7 at 1-877-927-8387 for combat Veterans and their families to discuss military experience or readjustment issues.

The call center is staffed by combat Veterans from several eras and family members of combat Veterans.

Where to get help

For crisis support, dial 988, then press 1.

For women Veteran-specific help, call or text the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 (1-855-VA-WOMEN).

For caregiver support, call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274.