West Palm Beach VA Medical Center

Description

The VA's OEF/OIF/OND Veterans Program provides case management services to Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn to ensure that returning combat service members and veterans receive timely treatment and continuity of care for any physical or mental healthcare need they may perceive to have. The program also provides transition coordination from military service to VA services. The transition patient advocate works with each veteran to assure that all needs (housing, healthcare, education, etc.) are met. Case Managers are assigned to Veterans by the Program Manager. Any veteran may request case management. Eligibility: the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 extends the period of enhanced health care eligibility provided a veteran who served in a theatre of combat operations after November 11, 1998 as follows: Currently enrolled veterans and new enrollees who were discharged from active duty on or after January 28, 2003 are eligible for the enhanced benefits for five years post discharge. Veterans discharged from active duty before January 29, 2003, who apply for enrollment on or after January 28, 2008, are eligible for the enhanced benefit until January 27, 2011.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

Eligibility

See details.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone or in person.

Languages

English, Spanish.

Service Area

Geographic area served covers Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glade, Hendry and Okeechobee Counties.

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Description

Provides information for all Veterans that may have questions regarding Coronavirus or symptoms.

Hours

Monday-Friday/ 8 am-4:30 pm

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

Contact agency.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Contact agency.

Languages

English

Service Area

Palm Beach County

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Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides assistance to Veterans involved in the Criminal Justice system or other justice involved issues. Coordinate services between the Veterans Treatment Court and the VA Medical Center.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

Required Documents

DD214

Eligibility

VA services eligible.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

By appointment (561) 422-8223

Languages

English.

Service Area

Palm Beach County, Martin County, Saint Lucie County, Indian River County, Okeechobee County

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Special Notes/Funding

West Palm Beach VA Medical Center Flu Shots

Description

Flu Shots

Hours

Contact by phone for information.

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

Must be a Veteran.

Fees

No fees charged if eligible for services.

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone for active Flu Shot Schedule

Languages

English.

Service Area

Geographic area served covers Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee counties.

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Veterans Resource Center

Description

Under VHA Directive 2007-039, the VA provides a one-time course of dental care for certain homeless and other enrolled Veterans who remain in a treatment program for at least 60 days. Call for eligibility guideline.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 7:30 am-3 pm

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

Must be Veteran. Call for eligibility guideline.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Walk-in and homeless outreach services.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Geographic area served covers Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee Counties.

Geography Served

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Special Notes/Funding

HUDVASH - VA Supportive Housing Program

Description

Provides a permanent supportive housing program with HUD and VA.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

Veteran must be homeless and his or her income must be under the HUD income eligibility criteria, as determined annually by HUD and geographical location/county.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

If preliminarily eligible, veterans' Primary Care social worker or VRC can submit a consult for HUD VASH. Staff will follow up with veteran to determine eligibility and check program availability.

Languages

English, Spanish

Service Area

Palm Beach County, Indian River County, Martin County, Okeechobee County, St Lucie County

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Blind Rehabilitation Service

Description

Provides inpatient and outpatient program designed to assist Veterans and service members to adjust to their sigh loss, reduce their overall risk, improve quality of life, enable them to reach their maximum level of independence and help develop positive attitudes and self esteem. Classes include: orientation and mobility, living skills, visual skills, manual skills and computer access training.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

Required Documents

VIST Assessment, History & Physical. Most recent eye examination, hearing evaluation.

Eligibility

Must be eligible for VA services except if referred by military Treatment Facility. Must be legally blind or exhibit a significant functional loss that disrupts their ability to perform activities of daily living.

Fees

None if eligible.

Intake Procedure

Through VIST (Visual Impairment Service Team). Coordinator (561) 422-8645. Referrals of active duty military personnel must be submitted by program case managers at Military Treatment facilities.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Florida

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Telephone Numbers

Description

Addresses psycho-social needs of Veterans.

Hours

Monday-Sunday / 8 am-4:30 pm; Call (561) 422-8277 Saturday and Sunday, request to speak to a social worker; Hotline 800-273-8255, press 1

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

Must be a Veteran. Individualized depending on the veteran's service connection, household income and net worth, minimum duty requirements, etc. Contact 1-800-353-8262 for eligibility determination.

Fees

Dependent on service connection and income level.

Intake Procedure

Contact Enrollment.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Geographic area served covers Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee counties.

Geography Served

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Description

All care for physical and mental health conditions related to MST is provided free of charge. Applies for both male and female veterans. Eligibility: To receive care, Veterans do not need to be service-connected, do not need to have reported the incident(s) when they happened or documentation that they occurred, do not need to have sought help within a certain period of time since discharge, and do not need to have a specific diagnosis. Veterans may be eligible for free MST related care even if they are ineligible for other VA services. There are no lengths of service, income or other standard eligibility requirements to receive MST related care. Even veterans who received an other than honorable discharage may be able to receive MST related care with VBA Regional Office approval.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Eligibility

Must be veteran. See details.

Fees

Based on eligibility criteria.

Intake Procedure

Contact Enrollment.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Geographic area served covers Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee Counties.

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Special Notes/Funding

Veterans Resource Center

Description

Provides information and referral to shelters, halfway houses, case management programs, substance abuse programs, food and clothing pantries, showers and laundry. Under VHA Directive 2007-039, the VA provides a one-time course of dental care for certain homeless and other enrolled veterans who remain in a treatment program for at least 60 days. Call for eligibility guideline.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

Must be a Veteran. Call for eligibility guideline.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Walk-in and homeless outreach services.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Geographic area served covers Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee Counties.

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides assistance to patients and staff with education regarding the identification, treatment, and follow up care of patients at high risk for suicide. The suicide prevention team also ensures tracking of high risk patients and implements hospital policies that support this mission.

Hours

Every day / 24 hours

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

Must be a Veteran. Individualized depending on the veteran's service connection, household income and net worth, minimum duty requirements, etc. Contact 1-800-353-8262 for eligibility determination.

Fees

NA

Intake Procedure

The suicide prevention staff is notified of high risk patients via patient providers, the veterans hotline, and via other suicide prevention coordinators. The VA ER is open 24/7 and includes an on-call psychiatrist. Hotline is available 24/7.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Geographic area served covers Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee counties.

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Special Notes/Funding

Family Caregiver Program

Description

Caregiver support provided to eligible post-9/11 Veterans who elect to receive their care in a home setting from a primary Family Caregiver. Eligible primary Family Caregivers can receive a stipend, training, mental health services, and access to health insurance if they are not already under a health care plan. (855) 260-3274 Caregivers Support Line.

Required Documents

VA Form 10-10CG

Eligibility

Requires on-going supervision or assistance with performing basic functions of everyday life due to a serious injury or mental disorder (including traumatic brain injury, psychological trauma or other mental disorder) incurred or aggravated in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001 and requires at least 6 months of continuous caregiver support

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Contact the Caregiver Support Coordinator.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee County

Geography Served

Description

Veterans move in with caregivers and receive meals, transportation, and 24 hour care and supervision. Veterans pay room and board and the VA provides primary care in the home.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

Veteran must be enrolled at WPB VA Medical Center.

Fees

Veteran is responsible for room and board.

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone for appointment. Call the coordinator (561) 422-1239 for imformation.

Languages

English. Can arrange for an interpreter.

Service Area

Palm Beach County, Saint Lucie County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides specialized treatment for veterans who are having difficulty coping with the effects of having experienced combat or sexual trauma while in the military. For urgent matters call the Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255. The VA ER is open 24/7 and has an on call psychiatrist. Hotline is available 24/7.

Hours

PTSD Clinic Monday-Friday / 8 am-4 pm; ER and Veterans Crisis Line 24/7 Hotline 800-273-8255, Press 1.

Eligibility

Must be veteran. Individualized depending on the veteran's service connection, household income and net worth, minimum duty requirements, etc. Contact 1-800-353-8262 for eligibility determination.

Fees

Dependent on service connection and income level.

Intake Procedure

Contact Enrollment. Hotline 800-273-8255, Press 1.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Geographic area served covers Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee counties.

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides primary and secondary level health care to eligible veterans in a seven-county area along Florida's Treasure Coast. Comprehensive services include medical, surgical and psychiatric inpatient care and outpatient services in each specialty. In addition, extended care services offer community residential care, adult day health care, respite and hospice in addition to nursing home care. Under VHA Directive 2007-039, the VA provides a one-time course of dental care for certain homeless and other enrolled veterans. Call for eligibility guideline.

Hours

Every day / 24 hours

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

Must be veteran. Individualized depending on the veteran's service connection, household incom and net worth, minimum duty requirements, etc. Contact 1-800-353-8262 for eligibility determination.

Fees

Dependent on service connection and income level.

Intake Procedure

Contact Enrollment.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee counties.

Geography Served

Description

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible veterans. Vocational Rehabilitation will help the veteran develop job seeking skills such as resume building, interview skills and assistance with searching for employment.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

Required Documents

DD214

Eligibility

Enrolled veterans at the West Palm Beach Medical Center.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Palm Beach County, Indian River County, Martin County, Saint Lucie County, Okeechobee County

Geography Served

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Special Notes/Funding

Women Veterans Health Programs

Description

Provides examinations, screening, medical education, sexual trauma counseling, reproductive health care, preconception care, genomics and gender-specific are to women veterans.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am -4:30 pm

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

Must be veteran. Individualized depending on the veteran's service connection, household income and net worth, minimum duty requirements, etc. Contact 1-800-353-8262 for eligibility determination.

Fees

Based on eligibility criteria.

Intake Procedure

Contact Enrollment.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Geographic area served covers Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee Counties.

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers