Situation Update - VA Caribbean Healthcare System

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Update
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VA Caribbean
Healthcare System Update

 
 
 
 
   

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

 
 
08/21/2020 11:28 AM EDT

VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center: 1-877-741-3400

National Crisis Line: 1800-273-8255

Local Crisis Line (Psychiatry Intervention Center): 787-622-4822

National Homeless Call center: 1-877-424-3838

Veterans who require immediate urgent care services can call the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center at 1-877-741-3400 for 24/7 support. This service is not to be confused with emergency services. For more information about the VISN 8 Clinical

We understand that earthquake events can cause anxiety. Don't suffer in silence, resources are available. If you are having a crisis please call Local Crisis Line at 787-622-4822 or 1-866-712-4822 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Veterans needing emergency care should immediately visit the Emergency Department of the San Juan VAMC (Hospital de Veteranos), should call 911; or visit the nearest open emergency room.

Veterans who require immediate urgent care services can call the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center at 1-877-741-3400 for 24/7 support. This service is not to be confused with emergency services. For more information about the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center, please visit www.visn8.va.gov/ccc.asp.


Pharmacy: Veterans are exhorted to request medication refills by using one of the following options:

-By Phone:  Call 1-877-737-8820 and follow instructions.
-Online/Internet: Visit My HealtheVet at http://www.myhealth.va.gov/  
-By Mail: Send mail refill form to:  VA Caribbean Healthcare System (119), Casia 10, San Juan PR 00921.
-IMPORTANT:  Veterans without refills or have questions about a prescription should call the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center at 1-877-741-3400 immediately.

The Heritage Emergency Prescritpion Refill Program expired on July 15, 2020.
  
Additional Resources:

-VA National Cemetery Scheduling Office: (800) 535-1117 (Option #1)
-PR National Cemetery: (787) 798-8400 or contact their email puertoriconationalcemetery@va.gov 
-VHA Public Health Website:  www.publichealth.va.gov
-Puerto Rico:  www.salud.gov/pr/Pages/Home.aspx
-U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health: www.doh.vi.gov/