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Caregiver support - Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description
If you are caring for a Veteran with serious illness or disabilities, we can help you support them—and take care of yourself. You may qualify for services like training, counseling or respite care when you need a break.
Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
caregiverSupport
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

If you’re a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting one of our caregiver support coordinators. If the Veteran you care for was injured post-9/11, you may be eligible for even more services, including a stipend to help with expenses, training, and medical coverage if you aren’t already covered. For all caregivers, we can:

  • Help you get caregiver assistance available through VA
  • Provide progressive needs planning to help you manage degenerative conditions
  • Match you with services and benefits 
  • Connect you with local resources and programs
  • Listen to you when you struggle     
  • Provide you with additional help at home
  • Connect you with local resources, programs, services, and benefits 

Learn more and connect with a support 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
800-949-1001
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Address
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
Sixth floor, Room B602
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
No, do not display the general facility phone number
Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
215-823-5800
Extension number
6591
Label
Caregiver support