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Salem VA Medical Center (VAMC)

1970 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153

(540) 982-2463

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Contact Information

Main
(540) 982-2463
Toll-Free
(800) 698-2411
Phone Emergency
988

Who We Are

Effective July 5, 2017, all Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical centers will be prepared to offer emergency stabilization care for former service members who present at the facility with an emergent mental health need. Under this initiative, former service members with an Other Than Honorable (OTH) administrative discharge may receive care for their mental health emergency for an initial period of up to 90 days, which can include inpatient, residential or outpatient care. During this time, VHA and the Veterans Benefits Administration will work together to determine if the mental health condition is a result of a service-related injury, making the service member eligible for ongoing coverage for that condition.  

Veterans in crisis should call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 (press 1), or text 838255. Online chat is available on the website. The The new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is 988.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Alleghany County
,
Bedford County
,
Bland County
,
Botetourt County
,
Carroll County
,
Craig County
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Danville City
,
Floyd County
,
Franklin County
,
Galax City
,
Giles County
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Henry County
,
Montgomery County
,
Patrick County
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Pulaski County
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Roanoke City
,
Roanoke County
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Rockbridge County
,
Salem City
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Tazewell County
,
Wythe County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
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Age Requirements
18 and over
Other Eligibility Criteria
Provides emergency mental health coverage to former service members with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges and with honorable discharges. 

Available 24/7
Yes
Additional Availability Comments
Emergency crisis services are available 24 hours per day, every day, by calling the Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 (press 1).

Intake Process
Call for assistance. The new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is 988, extension 1 for Veterans
Documents Required
Call for details
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Telephone
(888) 982-2463

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