What services does VA provide related to MST?

We provide free treatment for any physical or mental health conditions related to your experiences of MST. You don't need documentation of the MST experiences or a VA disability rating to get care. You may also be eligible for services for difficulties related to MST, even if you are not eligible for other VA services.

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Outreach and awareness raising campaigns

• Psychoeducational events are offered for MST survivors throughout the year to provide information on local and community resources, as well as encourage treatment seeking.
• Each year during the month of April, we take extra measures to bring awareness to difficulties related to MST for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). See below for segments from our most recent SAAM virtual summit.

For more information, please contact your nearest VA medical center and ask to speak to the MST coordinator.

Find your nearest VA medical center

Below is a list of psychoeducational videos from the most recent SAAM 2022 virtual summit

Here’s how to access VA's MST-related services:

• If you have a VA health care provider, consider telling that person that you experienced MST. All VA primary care and mental health providers complete training on MST and the treatment needs of people who've experienced it. Your provider can offer treatment referrals and support as needed.
• Call your nearest VA medical center and ask to speak to the MST coordinator. You can ask to speak with a provider of a specific gender if that would make you feel more comfortable.
  Find a VA medical center near you
• Contact a Vet Center and ask to speak with someone about MST-related counseling.
  Find a Vet Center near you
• If you’re homeless or at risk of becoming homeless:
  • Contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A trained VA counselor will offer information about VA homeless programs, health care, and other services in your area. The call is free and confidential.
  • Visit our website to learn about VA programs for Veterans who are homeless.
    Learn about our homelessness programs
  • Call or visit your local VA Community Resource and Referral Center. Even if you don’t qualify for VA health care, our staff can help you find non-VA resources you may qualify for in your community.
    Find your local Community Resource and Referral Center

You can also call the VA general information hotline at 800-827-1000, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.

Can I get disability compensation (monthly payments) or other benefits from VA?

Former Service Members and Veterans can receive compensation for conditions that started or got worse in the line of duty. This includes injuries or disabilities related to MST. If you have questions, a Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) MST outreach coordinator at your nearest regional office can explain more.

Find your nearest regional office

Or get help applying for disability compensation by:

• Reading our fact sheet to learn about disability compensation for conditions related to MST.
  Read the MST fact sheet (PDF)
• Talking to an MST outreach coordinator at your nearest VA regional office. You can ask to talk to a female or male coordinator.
  Find an MST outreach coordinator near you

Where can I find more information and support?

• Go to our VA mental health website to download MST brochures and fact sheets as well as the self-help “Beyond MST” app. You can also learn more about our programs and services.
  Learn more about MST and VA's services
• Play a video about MST, its effects on survivors, and VA services available to assist in recovery from MST.
  Play the video (YouTube)
• Go to the Make the Connection website to hear stories from Veterans about their recovery from MST, and find more resources and support.
  Go to the Make the Connection website
• If you're a current service member, please consider visiting the Department of Defense (DoD) Safe Helpline website, a crisis support service for members of the DOD community affected by sexual assault. When you contact the Safe Helpline, you don't have to give your name and can remain anonymous. You can get 1-on-1 advice, support, and information 24/7—by phone, text, or online chat. You can also connect with a sexual assault response coordinator near your base or installation.
  Visit SafeHelpline.org

Other MST-related Presentations

VA Self-Help Mobile App for MST Survivors

The Beyond MST app is a free VA mobile app that was created for MST survivors. The app offers information, tools, and resources to help survivors cope with difficulties related to MST and improve their health, relationships, and quality of life.