University Dr. C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240

As arranged during M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm (Vet Centers will arrange after hour and weekend appointments if needed)

Client will first need a referral from a primary care provider in the VA system in order to make sure the sypmtoms are not being caused by an existing physical condition. Phone for an appointment M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm. Walk-in for emergencies at Wade Park 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. Most veterans will have to enroll for health benefits if they have not already done so. Enrollees may initiate service at sites that are owned by the hospital system that they are enrolled with; those who wish to be served by a location outside of their hospital system will need a referral from their primary care physician. Veterans who have not enrolled for health benefits by 1/17/03, may not be eligible. Vet Centers may or may not be available to provide a complete clinical evaluation.

Free for some veterans, other veterans may have to pay fees, co-pays etc.; May have secondary insurance such as Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance

Serves eligible veterans. The VA urges all veterans to apply to determine basic eligibility. A veteran includes any person who served in active military service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable as well as active duty veterans and reservists/national guardsmen called to active duty who completed their entire period of duty. The level of benefits granted will depend on when the Veteran served and the nature and duration of their service. Veterans who need more assistance with determining their eligibility for these services should look into agencies and programs that offer Benefits Assistance (search term: Benefits Assistance*Veterans).