Title

Minority Veteran care at VA Wilkes-Barre health care

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

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). We work to:

  • Help the medical center address minority Veterans’ needs
  • Meet minority Veterans’ needs in the local community
  • Identify barriers and create a more accessible environment for minority Veterans
  • Inform minority Veterans of VA benefits, services, and programs

Learn more about our Minority Veteran care program

Facility descriptions

Minority Veteran care - Wilkes-Barre VA 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). We work to:

  • Help the medical center address minority Veterans’ needs
  • Meet minority Veterans’ needs in the local community
  • Identify barriers and create a more accessible environment for minority Veterans
  • Inform minority Veterans of VA benefits, services, and programs

Learn more about our Minority Veteran care program

Appointments
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
Address
Building name/number
Main Building
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
Room C8-77
Street address
Use the facility's street address?
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
Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Extension number
27697
Label
Minority Veteran care