VA has been authorized to provide specialized counseling and treatment for the aftereffects of sexual trauma throughout the U.S. You can learn more by calling -800-827-1000. You can also locate the closest VA facility to you by calling this number.

For further information or referral contact:

Outpatient Mental Health Treatment
For information regarding how to initiate
outpatient mental health care, contact
the Mental Health Clinic, at the Palo Alto
Health Care System: (650) 617-2772.


Women's Mental Health Center
Darrah Westrup, Ph.D., Director
Telephone: (650) 493-5000 ext. 22479
E-Mail: darrah.westrup@med.va.gov

Women's Trauma Recovery Program
Gloria Grace, LCSW, Program Coordinator
Telephone: (650) 493-5000 ext. 27373
E-Mail: gloria.grace@med.va.gov