Military Sexual Trauma Resources

Military sexual trauma (MST) refers to sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that occurred while a person was in the military. This can happen to both women and men. You may have experienced MST or know someone who has, perhaps a friend, family member, or fellow Veteran. Below, we share multiple free services to aid in the management and recovery from this trauma.

North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

They provide free mental health services to enrolled Veterans who experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Some of the services available for MST are: •Individual Psychotherapy Sessions •Medication Management •Residential and group therapy sessions (vary among locations throughout the NF/SGVHS)

The NF/SGVHS MST Coordinator assists in the coordination of care for the above services (within the VA system or appropriate community establishment). Veterans can reach the MST Coordinator, Cher’ri Monger, directly at 904.307.9604. More information on VA and the Mental Health Services provided can be found at MentalHealth.VA.gov. You can also view local information at NorthFlorida. VA.Gov/NORTHFLORIDA/Services/Mental_Health.asp.

Northeast Florida Women Veterans

As a Voice of Women Veterans the staff is dedicated to help meet their needs, including the challenges of PTSD, MST, high divorce rate, health issues, and even homelessness. 103 Century 21 Drive, Suite 201/203 Jacksonville, Florida 32216, 904.862.6039 or 904.517.4242. ForWomenVets.org

Jacksonville Vet Center

They provide free, confidential (private) counseling and treatment to male and female Veterans for both mental and physical health problems linked to MST. 3728 Phillips Highway, Suite 31, Jacksonville, FL, 904.399.8351. VA.gov

Women’s Center of Jacksonville

They are a nonprofit Jacksonville-based organization offering education, support and advocacy to survivors of all genders and ages. Each year, the Women’s Center of Jacksonville provides 300 sexual assault survivors with forensic exams. They are the only certified rape crisis center in Duval, Baker and Nassau Counties and also offer community education, counseling, referral assistance, rape prevention services and breast cancer education, support and advocacy at complimentary and affordable prices. Their 24-hour rape crisis hotline is 904.721.7273. 5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville, FL, 904.722.3000. WomensCenterOfJax.org

K9s for Warriors

They are dedicated to providing service canines to our Warriors suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and/or Military Sexual Trauma as a result of military service post-9/11. K9sForWarriors.org

Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic

They offer brief, client-centered therapy for a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, relationship problems, and children’s behavioral problems. They also provide support and referrals for related needs including unemployment, housing, finance, and education. In-home services, telehealth, and childcare are offered on a clinic-by-clinic basis. 7011 A. C. Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, 904.431.3500. CohenVeteransNetwork.org