Lgbtq+ veteran care | veterans affairs

Madison VA employees receive training in clinical care that is responsive to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans and are fully equipped to support the health, welfare and dignity of you and

your family. CARE WE PROVIDE AT VA MADISON HEALTH CARE We promote the health, welfare and dignity of Veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identifying, and queer and/or

questioning (LGBTQ+) or a related identity. As a result of stigma, stress and discrimination, LGBTQ+ Veterans face increased health risks and unique challenges in health care. We want you to

be comfortable talking with your VA providers about all aspects of your life so we can offer you the best care possible. We focus on providing a welcoming environment when providing you

with affirming and high-quality health care services like: * Mental health services * Creative art therapy * Prosthetics * Hormone therapy in limited circumstances * Substance use/Alcohol

treatment * Tobacco use treatment * Treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for Veterans at risk for

HIV * Intimate partner violence reduction and treatment of aftereffects * Military sexual trauma screening and treatment of aftereffects * Suicide prevention services. If you are in crisis,

call the 24-hour Crisis Hotline at 988 (option 1) or visit the Veterans Crisis Line. * Heart health * Whole Health * Cancer screening, prevention and treatment * Infertility: VA is committed

to helping Veterans navigate challenges that may arise from issues with fertility and the conception of a child.  * Other prevention, screening, wellness and testing services  POLICIES AND

PRACTICES TO KNOW The care coordinator can help you get started with care or with navigating any of these issues.