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Information For Veterans

This page summarizes the services and resources available to veterans. Here, you can find important facts regarding veterans' health care, including information on prescription drug benefits, access to Hepatitis C testing and treatment, Veterans Administration Community Based Outpatient Clinics in the Sixth District and more. You may also explore useful links to other websites and veterans organizations.

For More Information, Please Contact:

George McCabe
Phone: (978) 531-1669
Fax: (978) 531-1996

VA Health Facilities Commonly Accessed by Sixth District Residents

Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital

Located in Bedford, the hospital provides various health services to veterans, including, nursing home care, substance abuse, acute inpatient psychiatric care and Alzheimer's inpatient and outpatient care.

200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7500
or 1-800-VETMEDI (1-800-838-6331)

Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)

VA Gloucester
Addison Gilbert Hospital
298 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 282-0676, 1782
Fax: (978) 282-3497
Practice Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Mon - Fri

VA North Shore
225 Boston Street
Suite 107
Lynn, MA 01904
Phone: (781) 595-9818
Practice Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Mon - Fri

Van Service: Please call a day in advance to reserve free transportation from the VA North Shore clinic to the VA Hospital in Bedford. The shuttle leaves at 8:45am and returns at 2:45pm.

VA Haverhill

108 Merrimack Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
Phone: 1-800-VET-MED1
Practice Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 pm; Mon - Fri

Although after 2002 re-districting Haverhill is no longer in the 6th district, the contact information is provided for your convenience.

Veterans Links

The Department of Veterans Affairs

This site provides a vital resource for veterans, including information on available services and benefits: disability compensation, pension, education, health, vocational rehabilitation, insurance, appeals, etc. The website also offers relevant legislative and public affairs information and links to other organizations and service providers.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Veteran's Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a variety of services for veterans. For example, every community in Massachusetts has a designated veteran's agent to help former members of the armed services apply for and understand their state and federal benefits. This site can provide more information about these benefits and what other assistance is provided by the Commonwealth.

The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Use this site to find up-to-date information on legislation affecting veterans - including floor statements, official correspondence, and press releases from the Committee.