Office of Women Veterans, NJ Dept. of Veterans Affairs
About Office of Women Veterans, NJ Dept. of Veterans Affairs
State Resources
- Identifying Women Veterans
As of September 30, 2019, there are 325,981 Veterans in New Jersey, of which 25,791 are women. Reaching these women Veterans and ensuring they receive their benefits is a priority for the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs Office.
vbb@dva.nj.gov - Health Care
The New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs Office prioritizes ensuring women Veterans receive the health care benefits they are entitled to, in order to thank them for their honorable service to our state and nation. The VA has continuously expanded the services offered in order to improve the care for women Veterans. Some of the services currently provided to women Veterans include reproductive health care, mammograms, and family planning assistance. DVA strives to connect all women Veterans in the state of New Jersey with the proper information and resources necessary to receive all the benefits they deserve.
nj.gov/dva/veterans - Women & Homelessness
The VA offers numerous programs to women Veterans who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. These programs include housing solutions, employment opportunities, justice, and reentry-related services. The VA also provides assistance for Veterans’ families to help house Veterans and their families through case management and supportive services. The New Jersey Department of Veteran Affairs offers assistance to Veterans by providing transition assistance and shelters for Veterans in need.
vbb@dva.nj.gov - Veterans Service Offices
Through our network of regional Veterans Service Offices, the N.J. Division of Veterans Services, Bureau of Veterans Benefits provides the state’s veterans and their dependents with information and guidance in filing claims. Trained veterans service officers at those offices also assist veterans with issues pertaining to employment, education, burial, counseling, housing, social and medical services, and other areas of concern to veterans and their families. Please make every effort to use these valuable services. There are female veterans services officers in North, South, and Central Jersey that can provide assistance to female Veterans.
nj.gov/dva/veterans/services/vso/ - NJ Commission on Women Veterans
The New Jersey Commission on Women Veterans works in collaboration with other State agencies and appropriate groups to study and review the needs, priorities, programs, and policies relating to women veterans, including, but not limited to, housing, healthcare, job training, and outreach.
vbb@dva.nj.gov - The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program
The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is a Department of Defense wide effort that aims to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families, and the community. The program connects them to essential resources during deployment cycles. For more information, visit the link below.
nj.gov/dma/support/family-programs/programs-services/yellowribbon/ - Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
Under the Veterans Legal Program, volunteer lawyers assist veterans throughout New Jersey with a range of legal issues.
vljnj.org/veterans-legal-issues - Operation Sisterhood (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Passaic Counties)
Operation Sisterhood provides a platform of support and wraparound services to address the social, physical, and mental wellness needs of women returning from military service. These services include case management, workforce development and entrepreneurship training, counseling services for sexual violence survivors, as well as assistance in connecting to outside resources. YWCA Operation Sisterhood supports female veterans of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Passaic Counties as they restructure their lives and adapt to civilian life.
https://ywcannj.org/womens-empowerment/ - Sisters in Arms of South Jersey
They serve, advocate, and educate women who served. A judgment-free space for female veterans.
National Resources
- The Women’s Memorial
The Women’s Memorial is a major national memorial that honors all women who serve, or have served to defend America. For more information about the Women’s Memorial, please visit the official website below.
womensmemorial.org - United States Army Women’s Museum
The United States Army Women’s Museum is located in Fort Lee, Virginia. The museum honors women’s service to the Army from the Revolutionary War to the present, through interactive exhibits and galleries. For more information about the United States Army Women’s Museum, visit the website below.
awm.army.mil - Women Military Aviators, Inc.
Women Military Aviators, Inc. is a non-profit dedicated to promoting and preserving the role of women pilots, navigators, and aircrew in the military. Visit the website below for more information.
womenmilitaryaviators.org - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers many resources for women Veterans. Visit their website to learn more about the resources available to women Veterans.
va.gov/womenvet - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Women Veterans Health Care
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers health care services specifically for women. These services include primary care, pregnancy care, and more. Visit the website below for more information regarding women Veterans’ health care.
womenshealth.va.gov - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of Research and Development
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development has expanded research on women Veterans’ health in order to provide necessary services and initiatives to help women Veterans.
research.va.gov/programs/womens_health - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Electronic Health Record Modernization
Over several years, VA will move from using its current electronic health record (EHR) system — the software that stores health information and tracks all aspects of patient care — to a new system that will link in with the Department of Defense’s patient records and unify all VA facilities on one system.
Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM). - Foundation for Women Warriors
The Foundation for Women Warriors (Formerly Military Women In Need) is a unique support organization created exclusively for the women veteran community of Southern California. We provide essential programs to empower the resiliency and professional development of Women Warriors. Every step is dedicated to supporting these outstanding women to navigate obstacles and realize their maximum potential after their service career. Foundation for Women Warriors provides financial & childcare assistance programs to women veterans (and their children) who have been honorably discharged from the United States Military. (if eligible)
https://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/
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