I'm here about MST
Okay, Military sexual trauma MST refers to sexual assault or repeated , threatening sexual harassment that happened while a Veteran was in the military . This can happen to both women and men .
Were you involved in any sexual act against your will during your time in the military?
no, not me
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how can we talk to someone privately?
You can connect with our Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves and available 24/7. This service is private and free.
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and if someone feels they may have MST, where do they start?
If you feel you may have experienced MST . We can help you access our free services that can help you recover .
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can we do it by phone?
Yes you can. To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night : Call 800 - 273 - 8255 then select 1 .. We also have a confidential Veterans chat.
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can we select a provider or do they make us talk to the next available person?
You can ask for a provider of a specific gender if that makes you feel more comfortable . If you don't have a VA primary care provider call your nearest VA medical center and ask to speak to the MST coordinator and they will help you.
Do you have anything I can look at about services you offer?
Yes, we have a Guide to VA Mental Health Services PDF
