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LGBTQ+ Veteran care

VA Gulf Coast health care employees receive training in clinical care that is responsive to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans. Our trained LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinators are fully equipped to support the health, welfare, and dignity of you and your family.

Connect with a care coordinator

Description Dr. Victoria Ryals, GCVHCS LGBTQ+ Veterans Care Coordinator

Victoria Ryals Psy.D.

LGBTQ+ Veterans Care Coordinator

VA Gulf Coast health care

Phone:

Email: victoria.ryals@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Gulf Coast

We promote the heal, welfare, and dignity of all Veterans and their families. We focus on ensuring a safe and welcoming environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like:

  • Hormone therapy in limited circumstances
  • Substance use and alcohol treatment
  • Testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI)
  • Mental health care

 

  • When to contact a patient advocate at VA Gulf Coast and how they can help.

  • Learn more about VA Gulf Coast's comprehensive mental and behavioral health program.

  • See VA's policies, training, and outreach efforts around caring for Veterans who identify as LGBTQ+ or a related identity.

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