James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center

One of the Veterans Affairs hospital facilities located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, providing veterans-focused outpatient services. The center treats trauma-specific issues, mental health and substance use challenges including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and self-harming behaviors. Marriage and relationship concerns are also afforded with utmost attention to help couples and partners fix relationship problems and conflicts. Telehealth services are made available to veterans that are not able to come to the outpatient center in-person.

Smoke-Free Living

Veterans can receive same day care and support through 1on1 or group counseling sessions and thorough evaluation to personalize their treatment. For those with substance use issues, the center provides comprehensive services to support recovery. For those who plan to stop smoking and use nicotine products, a specialized service helps you recover through their SmokefreeVet programs that sends daily reminders to provide guidance on keeping a healthy and smoke-free life. Services are guided by various effective methods like trauma-informed, evidence-based and gender-inclusive.

Compassionate Support For Every Veteran

Military sexual trauma (MST) is treated with extra care to help veterans regain strength and cope with painful memories through evaluations, counseling, medication and psychiatric support. The center also supports LGBTQ+ veterans by providing them a safe, nonjudgmental, gender-inclusive space where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.. Care extends the four corners of the center through offering in-home health services, legal help, transportation assistance and temporary housing for veterans experiencing homelessness. With these supports, veterans are honored for their service by assisting them to heal and rebuild their lives.