Health Challenges

Health Challenges can create stress that appear in many ways. Things like dealing with chronic pain, not having access to health care, or having questions about military-related medical conditions or injuries can all stem from health challenges.

Here are resources for Veterans who are experiencing health challenges.

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Health Care11 Resources

VA Health Care
Information and resources to help Veterans access and manage VA health care
Visit
va.gov
Apply for VA Health Care
Enrollment application for VA health care
Visit
va.gov
Veterans Health Issues Related to Service History
Information on health issues relevant to when and where Veterans served
Visit
va.gov
About Chronic Pain
Self-help tools and VA resources to learn about chronic pain
Visit
maketheconnection.net
VA Mobile: Health and Benefits
Manage your VA health care, benefits, and payments from your mobile phone or tablet
Visit
mobile.va.gov
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) System of Care
Information to help you learn more about and address traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Visit
polytrauma.va.gov
Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
Information, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to address traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Visit
maketheconnection.net
Polytrauma System of Care Facilities
Information about programs and facilities available to Veterans sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Visit
polytrauma.va.gov
Veterans Health Library: Coping with Chronic Pain
Treating chronic pain and facts about opioids
Visit
veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov
Polytrauma/TBI System of Care Overview
Information to help you learn more about and address traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Visit
polytrauma.va.gov
VA Center For Medication Safety (VA MedSAFE)
Learn how to safely dispose unwanted or unneeded medications
Visit
pbm.va.gov

Whole Health3 Resources

VA Whole Health
Tools and resources to help Veterans assess their health and well-being
Visit
va.gov
Whole Health: "Spirit & Soul"
Information and resources to help Veterans address spirituality as part of their self-care
Visit
va.gov
VA Whole Health Blog
Stories and podcasts to learn about Veteran whole health
Visit
news.va.gov

Women Veterans Health Care4 Resources

Women Veterans Health Care
Resources and services for women's health
Visit
womenshealth.va.gov
Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
Information on the Center for Women Veterans (CWV) and initiatives
Visit
va.gov
Women Veterans Call Center
Navigate the VA with the Women Veterans Call Center
Visit
womenshealth.va.gov
VA Women's Health Services
VA women’s health services and access
Visit
va.gov

LGBTQ+ Veterans3 Resources

LGBTQ+ Veterans Health Program
Affirming patient care services for LGBTQ+ Veterans
Visit
patientcare.va.gov
LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Facilities
Directory of local LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator facilities
Visit
patientcare.va.gov
Sharing LGBTQ+ Identity with Providers
Resources and support for LGBTQ+ Veterans navigating their health care
Visit
maketheconnection.net

Veterans of Color1 Resource

Center for Minority Veterans (CMV)
Information on the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) and initiatives
Visit
va.gov

Intimate Violence & Trauma2 Resources

Effects of Military Sexual Trauma
Information, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to address the effects of military sexual trauma (MST)
Visit
maketheconnection.net
Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP)
Information and resources related to VA's Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP)
Visit
socialwork.va.gov

Sleep Problems3 Resources

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
Free course (SleepEZ) to help manage insomnia
Visit
veterantraining.va.gov
VA Mobile: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) Coach
A mobile app to help teach Veterans how to improve their sleep
Visit
mobile.va.gov
Path to Better Sleep Resources
Free anonymous program to help you get better sleep
Visit
myhealth.va.gov

Nutrition and Health6 Resources

About Eating Problems
Information, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to address issues with eating
Visit
maketheconnection.net
MOVE! Weight Management Program
Information, tools, and resources related to the VA's MOVE! Weight Management Program
Visit
move.va.gov
Nutrition and Food Services
Self-screener, information, and resources on VHA's food security initiatives
Visit
nutrition.va.gov
Healthy Teaching Kitchen Videos
Healthy recipes from the Veterans Health Administration
Visit
youtube.com
Fresh Focus Podcast
Healthy recipes from the Veterans Health Administration
Visit
freshfocus.transistor.fm
Recipes, Cookbooks, and Cooking Videos
Over 200 healthy recipes for Veterans and their families
Visit
nutrition.va.gov