Counseling for Veterans
The Harriet Tubman Network (HTN) is a group of counselors, chaplains and coaches dedicated to providing counseling to women veterans in need of support for moral injuries suffered during their military service. Named in honor of the deeply religious, courageous, and strong leader of the Underground Railroad, HTN supports women in their darkest hours and guides them to a place of personal freedom, empowerment and strength.
Through our ATHENA Nexus program, women veterans can also record their life stories, including their military service, personal challenges, and triumphs. These narratives are recorded in a respectful and supportive environment, allowing veterans to express themselves fully. By documenting these stories, ATHENA Nexus helps identify the specific needs of women veterans. This information will be used to connect them with appropriate support services, such as mental health resources, peer support groups, and other veteran-specific programs. Trained professionals with expertise in trauma-informed care will guide the women veterans through the process of sharing their narratives, providing a safe and supportive environment that fosters trust, empowerment, and emotional catharsis.
The network is directed by Chaplain Karen Meeker, an Army chaplain colonel serving in the office of The Surgeon General. HTN is not affiliated with the military, but it serves women who are still serving in the military or who have been retired or discharged.
Veterans Assistance Hotlines
HTN does not provide emergency services. Women who are in immediate crisis, experiencing suicidal ideations, or need emergency food or shelter, should use one of the emergency contacts below:
In the U.S.:
- 911
- Veterans Crisis Line
– 1-800-273-8255, press 1; or
– Text 838255
In Canada:
- 911
- 1-800-268-7708
- 1-800-567-5803 (TDY/TTY)
- Visit: Veteran Affairs Canada
For Support Services
Reach out to us to if you need help accessing healthcare, emotional or spiritual support, employment, education, food, shelter, financial help, or other services.
Privacy Policy
We will not share your information with anyone outside of the network. The only people who will have access to your information are the Intake Specialist, the Chaplain who provides support, and the Director of the Network. If we recommend that you be referred to another provider outside of HTN, we will receive your expressed permission to do so. Otherwise, your information is safe with us. We will NEVER sell, trade, or share your information with ANYONE other than those necessary to provide the support you need. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. Email droberts@misns.org if you have any questions about this policy.
A complaint and investigation process has also been instituted in case a woman ever feels that she is mistreated by one of our chaplains. Of course, we don’t expect that to happen, but misunderstandings do occur. Every complaint will be thoroughly and fairly investigated.