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LGBTQ+ Veteran care at VA Wilkes-Barre health care

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning identities
Description
If you're a Veteran who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or a related identity, we’re committed to serving your needs. The LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinator at your VA health care facility can help you get the care you need in a safe, sensitive environment.
Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
lgbtq
Type of Care
Counseling services
Patient friendly name
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and queer/questioning identities
Service description
If you're a Veteran who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or a related identity, 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

We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of Veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) or a related identity. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like:

  • Hormone therapy
  • Substance use and alcohol treatment
  • Testing and treatment for HIV and STIs "sexually transmitted infections"
  • Mental health care
  • Psychosocial assessments for gender-confirming surgeries and hormone therapy

Learn more about our LGBTQ+ Veteran care

Facility descriptions

LGBTQ+ Veteran care - Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning identities
Description
If you're a Veteran who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or a related identity, we’re committed to serving your needs. The LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinator at your VA health care facility can help you get the care you need in a safe, sensitive environment.
Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
lgbtq
Type of Care
Counseling services
Patient friendly name
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and queer/questioning identities
Service description
If you're a Veteran who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or a related identity, we can help you find counseling, support, and referral services to meet your specific needs.
This is a required Vet Center service
No
Show for VAMC Facilities
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VAMC system description of service

We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of Veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) or a related identity. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like:

  • Hormone therapy
  • Substance use and alcohol treatment
  • Testing and treatment for HIV and STIs "sexually transmitted infections"
  • Mental health care
  • Psychosocial assessments for gender-confirming surgeries and hormone therapy

Learn more about our LGBTQ+ Veteran care

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
570-824-3521
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
Provide specific hours for this service
Hours
Monday: 6:00 am-4:15 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am-4:15 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am-4:15 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am-4:15 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-4:15 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Extension number
27697
Label
LGBT Veteran care