Veteran Outpatient Clinics | Joliet VA Clinic
Offers primary outpatient care, behavioral health, vision care (corrective lenses, eyeglasses), prescriptions, podiatry (foot and ankle care), telehealth, and Women Veterans' Care.
Categories
Physical Address
1201 Eagle Street, Joliet, IL 60432
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm; Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Application process
(1) Veterans already enrolled in the VA Health Care System can call during listed hours to schedule an appointment. (2) Veterans who are not yet in the system must first either apply online, by phone, by mailing paper application into the main office in Atlanta, or bring the form to the Edward Hines Hospital, including all required documentation.
Fee
VA Health Care, Self-pay
Required documents
Copy of DD214 "Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge"; Most recent tax return; Social security numbers for applicant and qualifying dependents; Account numbers for any current health insurance like Medicare, private/commercial insurance, or insurance from employer.
Eligibility
Served in active military service; Discharged under any condition other than dishonorable; Current and former members of Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty and completed the full period for which they were ordered; Veterans who enlisted after September 7, 1980 or entered active duty after October 16, 1981 must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty.
Languages
English
Agency info
Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
Specialized programs include Blind Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurosurgery, Radiation Therapy and Cardiovascular Surgery. Operates a food pantry, provides COVID-19 vaccines and provides information and referral to eligible Veterans. Also offers the compensated work therapy program for Veterans.