Transgender American Veterans Association

LGBTQ+ Veterans · Illinois · Free

TAVA — supports trans and gender non-conforming veterans seeking VA care and military service rights. For LGBTQ+ veterans of all eras, surviving spouses, and the families helping them access VA benefits. VA mental health includes specific LGBTQ+ training; ask for an affirming provider at intake. Trans veterans can change gender markers on DD-214 and VA records via established procedure. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Illinois residents and the people supporting them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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