Title

Returning service member care at VA Altoona health care

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Post-9/11 Veterans (OEF, OIF, OND) transition and care management services
Description

If you’re returning from military service, we can help you readjust to civilian life and get started with VA health care. We can also help connect you with programs like mental health services and education and career counseling.

Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
transitionCounseling
Type of Care
Counseling services
Patient friendly name
Transition counseling
Service description
If you’re returning from military service, we’ll help you transition to civilian life. We can connect you with educational and career counseling, mental health services, and other programs and benefits that will support your transition.
This is a required Vet Center service
Yes
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VAMC system description

We can help you readjust to civilian life if you’re returning from military service, on active duty, or an activated National Guard or Reserve member. Talk to one of our care coordinators about how to best use your health care benefits.

  • Polytrauma care (if you have multiple traumatic injuries)
  • Counseling and rehabilitation            
  • Mental and behavioral health services                                               
  • Family benefits counseling and assistance    
  • Referral assistance    

Learn more about health care benefits for returning service members

Facility descriptions

Returning service member care - James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Post-9/11 Veterans (OEF, OIF, OND) transition and care management services
Description

If you’re returning from military service, we can help you readjust to civilian life and get started with VA health care. We can also help connect you with programs like mental health services and education and career counseling.

Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
transitionCounseling
Type of Care
Counseling services
Patient friendly name
Transition counseling
Service description
If you’re returning from military service, we’ll help you transition to civilian life. We can connect you with educational and career counseling, mental health services, and other programs and benefits that will support your transition.
This is a required Vet Center service
Yes
Show for VAMC Facilities
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VAMC system description of service

We can help you readjust to civilian life if you’re returning from military service, on active duty, or an activated National Guard or Reserve member. Talk to one of our care coordinators about how to best use your health care benefits.

  • Polytrauma care (if you have multiple traumatic injuries)
  • Counseling and rehabilitation            
  • Mental and behavioral health services                                               
  • Family benefits counseling and assistance    
  • Referral assistance    

Learn more about health care benefits for returning service members

Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
No
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
877-626-2500
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Appointments
Service location
Address
Building name/number
Building 1
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United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
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Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
814-943-8164
Extension number
7117
Label
Contact