FREEDOM NEW VETERAN CHECKLIST Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial

FREEDOM NEW VETERAN CHECKLIST Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, 200 Springs Road, BEDFORD, MA 01730 HAVE YOU… 1. Taken care of enrollment? YES NO • Why? You must register with the VA to obtain services • Where? Admissions - Building 78, 1 st floor; or call 781 -687 -2275 • What should I bring? DD 214 • When? Monday-Friday, 8: 00 -4: 30 Be sure to ask if you are eligible for DENTAL benefits 2. Made an appointment in Primary Care? YES NO • Why? Routine physicals help maintain good health. Primary Care also gives you access to specialty services in hospital • Where? Building 78, 1 st floor; or call 781 -687 -3211 • What will I do? Make an appointment with a physician • When? Monday-Friday, 8: 00 -4: 30 3. Met with the Bedford OEF/OIF Team? YES NO • Why? The OEF/OIF team can provide support, answer questions and connect you with services • Who is the team? • Elizabeth Price: Building 9, Room 132; or 781 -687 -3067 • Lauren Hall : Building 9, Room 133; or 781 -687 -3302 • Jolene Coronella: Building 9, Room 131; or 781 -687 -2954 4. Applied for your Benefits? YES NO • Why? Returning vets are entitled to federal, state and local benefits • Example? Massachusetts Welcome Home Bonus of $500 or $1, 000 • Other types? Healthcare, educational, financial and disability • Who can I contact? Bedford OEF/OIF team for more information • Resources? www. mass. gov and www. oefoif. va. gov 5. If eligible, visited the Dental Clinic? YES NO • How will I know? If you are eligible for dental care through the VA, you can obtain a referral at Admissions • Who else can I contact? The OEF/OIF team can help connect you with dental services in the VA and community

2 78 PARKIN G S ING SPR D A RO PARKING 9 7 S SPRING ROAD ***VCAT is Veterans Center for Addiction Treatment ** MHC is Mental Health Clinic *CSP is Community Stabilization Program VCAT***: Bldg 2 2 th flr Urgent Care: Bldg 78, 1 st flr Primary Care: Bldg 78, 1 st flr Pharmacy: Bldg 78, bsmt OEF/OIF Team: Bldg 9, 1 st flr MHC**: Bldg 78, 2 nd flr Homeless Progs: Bldg 9, 1 st flr Domiciliary: Bldg 7, 1 st flr Dental: Bldg 2, 1 st flr CSP*: Bldg 2, 2 nd flr Canteen (food): Bldg 78, bsmt Admissions: Bldg 78, 1 st flr KEY Map of commonly used buildings at Bedford VA MAIN PARKING LOT NOTE: Building 78 basement is on the same level as the