Providence VA Medical Center

Address

830 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908

(401) 273-7100

www.providence.va.gov/index.asp

Description:

The VA Providence Health care system, is dedicated to improving the lives of Veterans and their families every day. Provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, oncology, prescriptions, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dermatology, treatment for alcohol and drug abuse, and more.

Description

They help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression or transition from jail. Contact one of their care coordinators to get help with: Immediate food and shelter needs, including both transitional and permanent housing. Job training, life skills development, and education. Justice system navigation and community reentry from jail, financial support to prevent homelessness, addiction and depression treatment & health and dental care. Located on Campus, T-37

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Veteran who is homeless or at risk of being homeless

Fees

Varies

Intake Procedure

Call to connect with a care coordinator

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Caitlin Oliveira
    Title:
    Chief, Social Work Service
    Phone:
    401-273-7100 x16101

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-273-7100
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    If you are caring for a Veteran with serious illness or disabilities, they 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. 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, they 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

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM

    Required Documents

    Varies

    Eligibility

    Veteran with serious illness or disability

    Fees

    Varies

    Intake Procedure

    Call for more Information

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-273-7100 x13281
      Name:
      Caregiver Support Program
      Number:
      401-273-7100
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-0780) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger or trauma, they offer counseling and other support. All VA health care facilities offer same-day help. They can also help you overcome substance use problems from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction.

      Hours

      24/7

      Required Documents

      Varies

      Eligibility

      Veteran

      Fees

      Varies

      Intake Procedure

      Call to connect with a care coordinator

      Service Area

      Statewide

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island

        Contact

        Name:
        Caitlin Oliveira
        Title:
        Chief, Social Work Service
        Phone:
        401-273-7100 x16101

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        401-273-7100
        Name:
        Main Phone
        Number:
        401-273-7100 x13057
        Name:
        Mental Health Clinic
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RR) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        They can help you get care at one of their VA Providence health care facilities. If not yet enrolled in VA health care they can help you apply in person, by mail or get started online.

        Hours

        Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM

        Required Documents

        Copies of your DD214 or other discharge documents Copies of any VA disability award letters you may have Your income information from the previous calendar year, if you have a 0% VA disability rating or if you’re a non-service-connected Veteran Copies of your current ID cards for any other types of health coverage you may have (like Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or private health insurance)

        Eligibility

        Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families

        Fees

        Varies

        Intake Procedure

        Call for information

        Service Area

        Statewide

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Rhode Island

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          401-273-7100 x12496
          Name:
          Eligibility Office
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1000.9000) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Dental Services Mental Health Care Primary Care Emergency Care Womens Health Cardiology Dermatology Gastroenterology Gynecology Ophthalmology Orthopedics Social Services Urology

          Hours

          24/7

          Required Documents

          Varies

          Eligibility

          Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families

          Fees

          Varies

          Intake Procedure

          Call to schedule an appointment

          Service Area

          Providence

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Rhode Island

            Contact

            Name:
            Lawrence B. Connell
            Title:
            Director
            Phone:
            401-457-3042

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            401-273-7100
            Name:
            Main Phone
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LL-3000.9000) and related services within the Service Tree.

            General Information

            Hours:

            24/7

            Intake Process:

            Call to schedule an appointment

            Program Fees:

            Varies

            Eligibility:

            Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families

            Is Shelter?

            No

            Miscellaneous

            AKA:

            Veterans Affairs; US; VA; Veterans Hospital

            Related Resource

            Date of Official Change:

            December 23, 2021

            Legal Status:

            Governmental

            Description

            They help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression or transition from jail. Contact one of their care coordinators to get help with: Immediate food and shelter needs, including both transitional and permanent housing. Job training, life skills development, and education. Justice system navigation and community reentry from jail, financial support to prevent homelessness, addiction and depression treatment & health and dental care. Located on Campus, T-37

            Hours

            Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM

            Required Documents

            Varies

            Eligibility

            Veteran who is homeless or at risk of being homeless

            Fees

            Varies

            Intake Procedure

            Call to connect with a care coordinator

            Service Area

            Statewide

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Rhode Island

              Contact

              Name:
              Caitlin Oliveira
              Title:
              Chief, Social Work Service
              Phone:
              401-273-7100 x16101

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              401-273-7100
              Name:
              Main Phone
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              If you are caring for a Veteran with serious illness or disabilities, they 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. 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, they 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

              Hours

              Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM

              Required Documents

              Varies

              Eligibility

              Veteran with serious illness or disability

              Fees

              Varies

              Intake Procedure

              Call for more Information

              Service Area

              Statewide

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Rhode Island

                Telephone Numbers

                Number:
                401-273-7100 x13281
                Name:
                Caregiver Support Program
                Number:
                401-273-7100
                Name:
                Main Phone
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-0780) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Description

                If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger or trauma, they offer counseling and other support. All VA health care facilities offer same-day help. They can also help you overcome substance use problems from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction.

                Hours

                24/7

                Required Documents

                Varies

                Eligibility

                Veteran

                Fees

                Varies

                Intake Procedure

                Call to connect with a care coordinator

                Service Area

                Statewide

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Rhode Island

                  Contact

                  Name:
                  Caitlin Oliveira
                  Title:
                  Chief, Social Work Service
                  Phone:
                  401-273-7100 x16101

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  401-273-7100
                  Name:
                  Main Phone
                  Number:
                  401-273-7100 x13057
                  Name:
                  Mental Health Clinic
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RR) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  They can help you get care at one of their VA Providence health care facilities. If not yet enrolled in VA health care they can help you apply in person, by mail or get started online.

                  Hours

                  Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM

                  Required Documents

                  Copies of your DD214 or other discharge documents Copies of any VA disability award letters you may have Your income information from the previous calendar year, if you have a 0% VA disability rating or if you’re a non-service-connected Veteran Copies of your current ID cards for any other types of health coverage you may have (like Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or private health insurance)

                  Eligibility

                  Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families

                  Fees

                  Varies

                  Intake Procedure

                  Call for information

                  Service Area

                  Statewide

                  Geography Served

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                  • Rhode Island

                    Telephone Numbers

                    Number:
                    401-273-7100 x12496
                    Name:
                    Eligibility Office
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1000.9000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Description

                    Dental Services Mental Health Care Primary Care Emergency Care Womens Health Cardiology Dermatology Gastroenterology Gynecology Ophthalmology Orthopedics Social Services Urology

                    Hours

                    24/7

                    Required Documents

                    Varies

                    Eligibility

                    Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families

                    Fees

                    Varies

                    Intake Procedure

                    Call to schedule an appointment

                    Service Area

                    Providence

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • Rhode Island

                      Contact

                      Name:
                      Lawrence B. Connell
                      Title:
                      Director
                      Phone:
                      401-457-3042

                      Telephone Numbers

                      Number:
                      401-273-7100
                      Name:
                      Main Phone
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LL-3000.9000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      Address Listings

                      Physical (Primary)

                      830 Chalkstone Avenue
                      Providence, RI 02908

                      Mailing

                      830 chalkstone Avenue
                      Providence, RI 02908

                      Contacts

                      Lawrence B. Connell

                      Primary Contact

                      Director

                      (401) 457-3042

                      Caitlin Oliveira

                      Chief, Social Work Service

                      (401) 273-7100 x16101

                      Kathleen Langford

                      Caregiver Support Coordinator

                      (401) 273-7100 x13281

                      Phone Numbers

                      Main Phone

                      (401) 273-7100

                      Caregiver Support Program

                      (401) 273-7100 x13281

                      Eligibility Office

                      (401) 273-7100 x12496

                      Mental Health Clinic

                      (401) 273-7100 x13057

                      Patient Advocate

                      (401) 457-3093

                      Toll Free

                      (866) 363-4486

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