Patient resources
Florida has activated a missing persons website for family members to submit reports for individuals who remain unaccounted for following Hurricane Ian: Missing Person Report - Missing Persons (fl.gov)
Emergency: 911
Veterans Crisis Line: 988, select 1
The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center will be operational 24/7 to provide Veterans with virtual care and support. They can be reached at 1-877-741-3400.
VBA Compensation or Benefits Checks
For information about compensation or pension benefit checks, please call the toll-free number 1-800-827-1000. The phone line is operational Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a suspension of debt repayments for Veterans and family members affected by Hurricane Fiona or Hurricane Ian. Please click here for more information.
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Examiners
Call 727-319-7440 and Claims Examiner will call you back. You can also email them at VSO@fdva.state.fl.us
For a list of evacuation orders throughout the state of Florida, please visit https://www.floridadisaster.org/evacuation-orders/. Please visit https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/know-your-zone-know-your-home/ to familiarize yourself with your evacuation zone. For information on general and special needs shelters within the state of Florida, please visit https://www.floridadisaster.org/shelter-status/.