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In observance of Thanksgiving Day we will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. This closure includes each of our Veterans Clinics. 

Our Emergency Department remains open 24 hours.  

Mental Health Emergency: Call Veteran Crisis Line at 988, press 1, or text 83255.

Returning service member care

VA Birmingham health care provides health care and other benefits to the newest Veterans returning from service, even if you are still on active duty or an activated member of the National Guard or Reserve. Talk to a care coordinator about making use of your health care benefits.

Connect with a care coordinator

Jessica D. Wood LICSW

Transition & Care Management (TCM) Program Manager

VA Birmingham health care

Phone:

Stacey Edwards RN

Transition & Care Management (TCM) Case Manager

VA Birmingham health care

Phone:

Kenshia Duncan LICSW

Transition & Care Management (TCM) Case Manager

VA Birmingham health care

Phone:

Grace Mims

Transition & Care Management (TCM) Program Support Assistant

VA Birmingham health care

Phone:

Care we provide at VA Birmingham health care

We can help you access service and benefit programs tailored to the needs of returning service members, including:

  • Polytrauma care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Mental health care
  • Counseling
  • Family benefits counseling
  • Referral assistance

Vet Centers

Vet Centers are counseling centers that help Veterans readjust after deployment. The Vet Center in Birmingham Vet Center  provides counseling for individuals, groups, married couples, and families. They also provide guidance and referrals for other VA and community resources.

Learn more about Vet Centers

  • When to contact a patient advocate at VA Birmingham and how they can help.

  • Learn what benefits VA offers to Post-9/11 Veterans (previously called the OEF/OIF/OND Program).

  • If you're on active duty in the United States uniformed services, including active National Guard and Reserve, you may be eligible for benefits both during service and after separation or retirement. Find out which benefits you qualify for and when to apply.

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