VA Salt Lake City Health Care System

DBA
George E Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Veterans medical center and hospital providing a variety of services including a full pharmacy, family caregiver subsidies, COVID-19 immunizations, medical transportation, general counseling and substance use disorder counseling, and transitional housing. Also serves as a safe haven for abandoned newborns.
Description:

Helps homeless veterans or those at risk of homelessness connect to housing resources, both transitional and permanent.

Eligibility:
Veterans who served in the U.S. military or alliances who are eligible for VA health care.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call or email to connect to a care coordinator.
Fees:
Varies based on coverage and co-pay amounts.
Service Contact Information:

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vhaslchjcrhomelessoutreach@va.gov
Description:

Provides scheduled van transportation services to the center.

Eligibility:
Veterans who meet one of the following criteria:
Low income below the VA pension threshold, experiencing a medical hardship, or have a service connection disability >30%.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call to schedule at least 3 business days in advance.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

When outpatient treatment is possible, veterans are referred to the closest and most appropriate VA health care provider, which may be located at a Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

Eligibility:
Veterans who served in the U.S. military or alliances who are eligible for VA health care.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in for referral.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services including management of psychiatric disorders, relationship counseling, PTSD management, and care for other mental health conditions including anxiety, aggression, depression, and personality disorders.

Eligibility:
Veterans who served in the U.S. military or alliances who are eligible for VA health care.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call to make an appointment or walk in.
Fees:
Varies based on coverage and co-pay amounts.
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services including counseling.

Eligibility:
Veterans who served in the U.S. military or alliances who are eligible for VA health care.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call to make an appointment or walk in.
Fees:
Varies based on coverage and co-pay amounts.
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

A designated Safe Haven for newborns to be dropped off safely without legal repercussions for the parents or person dropping off.

Eligibility:
Newborn can be dropped of at the hospital by the mother or a person acting with the mother's permission.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
The infant should be left with a hospital worker wearing proper identification or a name badge.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

COVID-19 vaccination clinic providing immunizations and boosters.

Eligibility:
Veterans who served in the U.S. military or alliances who are eligible for VA health care.
Service Hours:
M - F 7:30 am - 4 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call to set up an appointment or walk in.
Fees:
Varies based on coverage and co-pay amounts.
Service Contact Information:
500 Foothill Blvd Bldg 14 Basement

Salt Lake City

UT

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Description:

Full service hospital providing a wide range of medical services including emergency care, vision and hearing services, dietetics, primary care, dental care, and mental health services. Also provides telehealth services.

Eligibility:
Veterans who served in the U.S. military or alliances who are eligible for VA health care.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call to make an appointment or walk in.
Fees:
Varies based on coverage and co-pay amounts.
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Provides support, training, and respite to caregivers of veterans. Can also provide financial support in some cases.

Eligibility:
Caregivers of veterans who served in the U.S. military or alliances who are eligible for VA health care.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Visit the website to apply, call for questions or assistance.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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caregiver.va.gov/
Description:

Provides first-time prescriptions and narcotics. Recurring prescriptions are processed via mail.

Eligibility:
Veterans who served in the U.S. military or alliances who are eligible for VA health care.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 4:30 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
Varies based on coverage and co-pay amounts.
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Provides inpatient treatment for substance use disorders including counseling, group sessions, and medication management.

Eligibility:
Veterans who served in the U.S. military or alliances who are eligible for VA health care.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call to make an appointment or walk in.
Fees:
Varies based on coverage and co-pay amounts.
Service Contact Information:

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