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We have compiled a list of resources and community platforms to help veterans find assistance to meet their needs. We add new resources regularly as services can change over time. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence. Vets Helping Vets Anderson is not affiliated with these entities. We are merely providing the most comprehensive list that we can for our members.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
VA HOTLINES and RESOURCES
Anderson Clinic VA Social Worker: Ellie Everly, USW-CP. She is the doorway to services at the Anderson Clinic (864-224-5450)
VA TELEPHONE ADVICE PROGRAM LINE (TAP line): 1-888-651-2683
VA PHARMACY/MEDICATION REFILL LINE: 1-800-293-8262
VETERAN CRISIS LINE: 1-800-273-8255, then press 1
VA CAREGIVER SUPPORT LINE: 1-855-260-3274 to be put on a general caregiver mailing list or to participate in telephone support
VA NATIONAL CALL CENTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS: 1-877-424-3838
TRAVEL PAY: 1-800-776-4000 ext. 54319, 54483, 54484, or 56426.
WOMEN VETERANS HOTLINE: 1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636)
REGISTER FOR VA MyHealthEVET (MHV) PATIENT PORTAL: Contact Greenville VA Clinic MHV coordinator: 1-864-224-5450 ext. 22507
Upstate ENROLLMENT and ELIGIBILITY office:
Call Efrem Sullivan 1-864-299-1600 or 1-803-776-4000 ext. 22790 (Contact to get a VA 10 card)
Means Test completion: Call Mr. Sullivan (number above) or call 1-877-222-8387, chose the option for "enrollment".
Welcome Center: 1-803-776-4000 ext. 55815.
VA Health Care debts assistance line: 1-866-258-2772
For Special Mode Transportation: 1- 803-776-4000: Debra Morrison (wheelchair transport) Ext. 35327, Stephanie Robinson (stretcher transport) Ext. 54909
WHEN A VETERAN GOES TO THE ER/HOSPITAL:
The Veteran/Veteran's representative, or the community emergency care facility/hospital should call the Emergency Care Notification CALL CENTER within 72 hours of the services (our VA station # is 544 if they ask you)
Centralized Emergency Care Notification Call Center 1-844-724-7842 or report through the Emergency care reporting (ECR portal): https://EmergencyCareReporting.CommunityCare.va.gov
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CARE CLAIMS ADJUDICATION & REIMBURSEMENT:
Please direct ALL claims/reimbursement questions about VA payments for hospital bills to 1-877-881-7618. The VA patient advocate can also help you with bills 1-803-776-4000 ext. 22740.
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CARE HOT LINE:
call 1-803-695-6846 for general Community Care questions or to check on status of Community Care consults.
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CARE SOCIAL WORK NAVIGATORS:
Call 1-803-776-4000 using following extensions to address any Community Care billing issues: Jacqueline Barfield ext. 57927, Terrell Brittingham ext. 57166, or Jerome Robinson, ext. 51906
VA PATIENT ADVOCATE:
1-803-776-4000 ext. 56937 leads new Patient Orientations. Call if interested in attending.
MISSION ACT:
General information can be found by going to VA.GOV/MissionAct or call 1-803-776-4000, then press 8.
VVC (Veteran Video Connect) TeleHealth
If you need help with VVC (Veteran Video Connect): Call the VHA National Telehealth Technology Help Desk (NTTHD) at 1-864-224-5450, ext. 22358.
LINKS TO HELPFUL INFORMATION
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that no civilian can fully grasp, forged through shared danger, discipline, and separation from home."