Synopsis
The following resource links are available to assist LGBTQ+ Veteran. This list includes U.S. Department of Veterans Affiars (VA) resources and non-VA resources.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Resources
VA WELCOME KIT and Quick Start Guides! https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit
LGBTQ+ Veterans – Mental Health https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/lgbtq-plus/index.asp
Subscribe to VA News! https://www.va.gov/vetresources/
White House VA Hotline 1-855-948-2311 (24/7 access to a live agent)
Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) or send text to 838255
VA.gov makes it easy for Veterans to schedule an appointment, update contact info, file a claim, apply for healthcare and much more!
- VA COVID-19 Response: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/
- VA Blog – Tenth anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: https://news.va.gov/94920/tenth-anniversary-of-the-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell/
NON-VA Resources
- LGBTQ+ Veterans Resource Center – Univesity of Wisconsin: https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/lgbt-veterans/
- Transgender American Veterans Association: https://transveteran.org/
- American Veterans for Equal Rights: https://aver.us/
- Modern Military Association of America: https://modernmilitary.org/
