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What is military sexual trauma counseling?

Military sexual trauma counseling may include individual or group counseling, marital and family counseling, referral for benefits assistance, liaison with community agencies or substance abuse information and referral to help you deal with the emotions of military sexual trauma and regain confidence in your everyday life.

Am I eligible for military sexual trauma counseling?

Any Veteran, or Service member to include members of the National Guard and Reserve forces, who was sexually traumatized while serving in the military is eligible to receive counseling regardless of gender or era of service.

Where are services available?

Assessment and referral for MST-related counseling is available at all Vet Centers. Onsite counseling is available at selected Vet Centers across the country. In addition, MST-related medical and mental health services are available at your local VA Medical Center and can be accessed by contacting the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator or your existing VA healthcare provider.

 Ritzville  Office
Behavioral Health                          Public Health                              Behavioral Health & Public Health
425 E Main St, Suite 600               425 E Main St, Suite 700           108 W. Main Street
Othello, WA 99344                        Othello, WA 99344                      Ritzville, WA 99169
Telephone: 509.488.5611              Telephone: 509.488.2031           By Appointments Only      
Fax: 509.488.0166                         Fax: 509.331.0030                     Telephone: 509.659.4357

What is military sexual trauma counseling?

Military sexual trauma counseling may include individual or group counseling, marital and family counseling, referral for benefits assistance, liaison with community agencies or substance abuse information and referral to help you deal with the emotions of military sexual trauma and regain confidence in your everyday life.

Am I eligible for military sexual trauma counseling?

Any Veteran, or Service member to include members of the National Guard and Reserve forces, who was sexually traumatized while serving in the military is eligible to receive counseling regardless of gender or era of service.

Where are services available?

Assessment and referral for MST-related counseling is available at all Vet Centers. Onsite counseling is available at selected Vet Centers across the country. In addition, MST-related medical and mental health services are available at your local VA Medical Center and can be accessed by contacting the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator or your existing VA healthcare provider.

Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) serves homeless veterans who are seeking housing assistance, employment services and/or training program connection and support. HVRP works with low-income homeless veterans to help them lay the framework to secure housing and become self-sufficient. Case management helps participants navigate community resources and to provide support in gaining employment and occupational training. For program questions or referrals contact Donna Oglesby at donna@swwpic.org or Tonya Wark at tonya@swwpic.org.

Grant Per Diem (GPD) provides homeless Veterans with stable housing and client-centered case management support that includes employment focused job training, mentoring, counseling, and other supportive services. This “Housing First focused” approach helps ensure homeless Veterans receive the wraparound services they need to successfully move into and remain in permanent housing. For referrals and program information please contact Josh Jones at josh@swwpic.org.

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program at Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) is a rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention program serving eligible low-income Veterans and their families.  For eligible low-income Veteran households who are at risk of losing their housing or who are experiencing homelessness, the SSVF program may be able to assist with maintaining housing or securing permanent housing, including case management, connections to health care and benefits, and temporary financial assistance, based on individual needs.  For more information about the program or to see if SSVF may be able to help, please call 509-529-4980 or email SSVF@bmacww.org.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories. The 988 Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining local care and resources with national standards and best practices.

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