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Minority Veteran care at VA Altoona health care

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Description

We offer resources and support for minority Veterans to help address your specific needs with benefits and services at VA.

Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
minorityCare
Type of Care
Counseling services
Service description
If you’re a Veteran from a minority community, we can help you find counseling, support, and referral services to meet your specific needs.
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description

If you’re a minority Veteran, we can help you get the services and benefits you need. Our Minority Veterans Program serves all Veterans who are African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American (including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Island Americans). Our  program does not process claims or handle employment complaints, but we work to:

  • Inform minority Veterans of VA benefits, services, and programs
  • Help resolve conflicts
  • Eliminate or reduce barriers keeping minority Veterans from receiving their benefits
  • Create a more accessible environment for minority Veterans

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator 

Facility descriptions

Minority Veteran care - James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description

We offer resources and support for minority Veterans to help address your specific needs with benefits and services at VA.

Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
minorityCare
Type of Care
Counseling services
Service description
If you’re a Veteran from a minority community, we can help you find counseling, support, and referral services to meet your specific needs.
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

If you’re a minority Veteran, we can help you get the services and benefits you need. Our Minority Veterans Program serves all Veterans who are African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American (including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Island Americans). Our  program does not process claims or handle employment complaints, but we work to:

  • Inform minority Veterans of VA benefits, services, and programs
  • Help resolve conflicts
  • Eliminate or reduce barriers keeping minority Veterans from receiving their benefits
  • Create a more accessible environment for minority Veterans

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator 

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
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Address
Building name/number
Building 1
Street address
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Address

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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Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
814-943-8164
Extension number
8165
Label
Contact
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
814-943-8164
Extension number
7489
Label
Contact