WVWV Speaker Series: Navigating Veterans Benefits, Disability Claims, & Military Sexual Trauma

West Valley Women Veterans Speaker Series

Join Us for Workshop on Veterans Benefits & Disability Claims

📅 Date: Saturday, April 24, 2025

🕚 Time: 11:00 AM

📍 Location: City of Surprise – Address TBD

West Valley Women Veterans invites you to an exclusive in-person event designed for women service members and women veterans only. This workshop provides a safe and supportive space to share experiences, build meaningful connections, and access valuable resources. Whether you're currently serving, transitioning to civilian life, or have been out of the military for years, this event is an opportunity to connect with like-minded women who understand your journey.

Featured Topic:

Navigating Veterans Benefits, Disability Claims, & Military Sexual Trauma (MST)

Women file for their veteran benefits at a significantly lower rate than their male counterparts, often missing out on the support and resources they’ve earned—this workshop is an opportunity to get informed and ensure you receive the benefits you deserve.

April is also Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and research shows that one in three women veterans has experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST). MST refers to sexual assault or harassment that occurs during military service and can have long-term effects on mental and physical health.

Many veterans who have experienced MST may be eligible for VA healthcare, disability compensation, and additional resources—but navigating these benefits can be complex.

You do not need to have experienced sexual harassment or assault to attend this workshop—veteran benefits, disability claims, and any related questions will be addressed for all women veterans.

What to Expect:

✔ Presentation & Q&A Session with Female Veteran Benefits Counselors

✔ Guidance on MST-Related VA Claims & Resources

✔ Supportive Environment to Ask Questions & Share Experiences

✔ Light Refreshments Provided

Our guest speakers are VA Accredited Veteran Benefits Counselors from the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services, trained to assist veterans in understanding and accessing their benefits.

You don’t have to go through this process alone—join us for an informative and empowering discussion.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Want to connect with someone before the event or need support now? You can call text or chat online with the Women Veterans Call Center (WVCC) or the Veterans Crisis Line:

https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/wvcc.asp

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Join our weekly Peer Support Group:

We are proud to partner with Televeda to offer a virtual Support Circle for those who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST).

This support circle offers a safe and compassionate space where courage meets understanding. Led by a certified peer support specialist and fellow female veteran, Dana West, this group is specifically designed for women who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Open to any female veteran/service member regardless of branch, era, length of service, component, deployment status, or geographic location.

This event is every Wednesday evening at 7pm (AZ Time MST) on the Televeda platform!

Go To: http://live.televeda.com/signup and use Referral Code: AZVETS. If you need assistance signing up please call 833-299-1449.

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Who Are We:

West Valley Women Veterans is a peer-led community organization dedicated to supporting, empowering, & celebrating the unique strengths & experiences of women who have served in the military that call the Greater Phoenix area home.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life & well-being of women who have served in the military, support their successful reintegration, & empower them to become leaders in our local communities. 

Host or Publisher West Valley Women Veterans