Health and Wellness
Women in service often have unique and challenging barriers to receiving healthcare that is appropriately suited to their needs. Additionally, due to the unique social culture and the resulting experience of serving in the military, servicewomen often deal with a difficult intersection between physical and mental health. No matter what needs a woman has concerning her health SWAN is committed to finding the right support. Some resources found here include informational resources that can assist with navigating the VA, mental health emergency services, support groups, and more.
Mental Health
Servicewomen deserve and require both appropriate and safe mental health services, and information on how to utilize their benefits. Here, women can find both information on VA-provided resources and non-VA-affiliated mental health services.
OB/GYN
Obstetrics and gynecology can be sensitive topics, these resources can help servicewomen find providers.
Military Sexual Trauma
Military Sexual Trauma is serious and dangerous both to mental and physical health. Survivors often need both physical and mental health care services after an attack. Here, service members can find resources specifically aimed at healing the wounds associated with MST.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Substance Abuse
Yoga
Find yoga classes in your area that cater classes to service members and veterans.
Retreats
Holistic retreats have increased in popularity among servicewomen and veterans as an alternative form of therapy. Retreatants experience therapeutic calming techniques and discover tranquility and an expanded sense of belonging. Find organizations that provide events tailored to military women’s needs.
Service Dogs
Service dogs can do more than provide emotional support. They can be trained as mobility service dogs who can assist individuals perform daily tasks such as retrieving items, provide stability when transitioning from a sitting position to a standing position, and so much more. You can find organizations, locally and nationally, that help partner all types of service animals with qualifying veterans.