Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Support for Survivors and Their Families
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide compassionate, confidential, and veteran-led support to survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and their families. We are committed to restoring dignity, rebuilding trust, and empowering healing through trauma-informed care, peer connection, and family-centered services.
We believe that healing happens in community. No survivor should face the impact of MST alone — and no family should struggle without guidance, education, and support.
What is Military Sexual Trauma (MST)?
Military Sexual Trauma refers to sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment experienced during military service. MST can affect service members of any gender, rank, branch, or era of service. Its impact can be immediate or emerge years later.
Survivors may experience:
- Post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
- Depression or anxiety
- Substance misuse
- Relationship challenges
- Trust and intimacy difficulties
- Sleep disturbances or hypervigilance
- Suicidal thoughts or emotional withdrawal
The effects of MST often extend beyond the individual survivor and impact spouses, partners, children, caregivers, and extended family members.
Our Scope of Support
We provide comprehensive support designed to address the unique needs of MST survivors and their families.
For Survivors
Trauma-Informed Counseling & Peer Support
- Veteran-led peer groups
- Individual counseling referrals
- Gender-sensitive and culturally competent services
- Support for both recent and decades-old trauma
Crisis & Suicide Prevention Support
- Immediate intervention resources
- Safety planning
- Ongoing risk monitoring for high-risk veterans
Benefits & Advocacy Assistance
- Guidance navigating VA MST-related claims
- Help understanding disability compensation options
- Support during reporting or documentation processes (when desired)
Holistic Recovery Resources
- Stress management and coping skills training
- Mind-body approaches to trauma recovery
- Referrals to specialized MST treatment providers
For Families
MST impacts the entire family system. We provide:
Education & Awareness
- Understanding trauma responses
- Recognizing triggers and behavioral changes
- Learning how trauma affects relationships and communication
Family Support & Counseling Referrals
- Guidance for spouses and partners
- Support for parents of MST survivors
- Age-appropriate resources for children
Caregiver Support
- Tools to prevent burnout
- Healthy boundary setting
- Emotional resilience strategies
Crisis Response Planning
- What to do if your loved one is in emotional distress
- Suicide warning sign education
- Access to emergency resources
Our Commitment to Survivors
- Confidential and respectful care
- Survivor-centered and empowerment-based approach
- No requirement to report trauma to receive support
- Services available regardless of discharge status
- Inclusive support for women and men survivors
We honor each survivor’s pace, choices, and voice in their healing journey.
You Are Not Alone
Whether the trauma occurred recently or decades ago, support is available. Healing is possible. Families can learn, grow, and rebuild together.
If you or someone you love has been affected by Military Sexual Trauma, we are here to walk beside you.
Reach out today. Confidential help is available.