Haverhill VA Clinic | VA Bedford health care | Veterans Affairs (2023)

Our outpatient clinic provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, laboratory services, and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at our Haverhill VA Clinic.

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Location and contact information

Facility notice

  • Everyone must wear a mask and practice physical distancing.
  • We may screen you for COVID-19 symptoms at the entrance.
  • Approved visitors only. Ask your care team who can visit.
  • Ask your team about phone or video appointment options.

Check on Mondays for each facility’s latest guidelines.

Address

209 Summer Street

Haverhill, MA 01830-6315

Phone numbers

Main phone: 800-838-6331

Mental health care: 781-687-2347

Clinical hours

  • Mon:8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue:8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed:8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu:8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri:8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat: Closed
  • Sun: Closed

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Cost: Free

Wheelchair availability: Wheelchairs are available upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building.

Entrance:Our Primary Care service has expanded to a larger setting and the entrance now faces Hope Avenue, on the opposite side of Summer Street, at the back of the Medical Arts Center. The Specialty and Acute Care clinic will open mid- to late May in the renovated primary care space and will be accessible through a separate entrance facing Mill Street and the cemetery. Parking is readily available.

Van services for Veterans

DAV vans

Hours:Individual van schedules vary

We work with Disabled American Veterans and county Veterans Affairs directors to provide transportation for Veterans and authorized caregivers to get to scheduled medical appointments.

Non-DAV van services

Many localities in the region provide other van services to Veterans.

Learn more about DAV and the other van services available in yourcounty

Shuttle services

VA Bedford offers a shuttle service between Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford and the VAoutpatient clinics in Jamaica Plain, Lynn, Haverhill, Gloucester, and Lowell. Shuttle services are provided weekdays, by appointment only, excluding federal holidays. Seating is limited; Veterans must make a reservation by calling theTravel Department at 781-687-2000, extension 2505.

Bedford/Haverhill Shuttle

Leaves Bedford 7:30 a.m. Arrives Haverhill 8:45 a.m.
Leaves Haverhill 9:00 a.m. Arrives Bedford 10:00 a.m.
Leaves Bedford 12:30 p.m. Arrives Haverhill 1:45 p.m.
Leaves Haverhill 2:00 p.m. Arrives Bedford 3:00 p.m.

Beneficiary travel

Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport.

Find out if you qualify for beneficiary travel benefits

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Health services offered here

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Chiropractic

Chiropractors work closely with your health care team to diagnose and manage muscle and joint conditions, including problems in the back, neckand other areas.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Phone

800-838-6331

Referral required?Yes

Walk-ins accepted?No

Schedule an appointment online

Care we provide at VA Bedford health care

Chiropractic care can improve and maintains your function, activity, and health. We work with your primary care doctor and other specialty care providers to provide a complete health care plan for you. We offer many chiropractic treatments, such as:

  • Spinal manipulative therapy or articular mobilization to introduce passive motion to the joints, decrease muscle hypertonicity, and promote short-term pain reduction by increasing range of motion and decreasing stiffness
  • Soft-tissue mobilization, which uses gentle pressure or massage to relax tense muscles, reduce scar tissue, andstretch connective tissue
  • Therapeutic exercise and active rehabilitation to address posture, stretch, and strengthen muscles
  • Lifestyle recommendations such as diet, exercise, smoking, and weight loss
  • Education on self-management and body mechanics/ergonomics

We also offer several Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) therapies:

Acupuncture

  • Acupuncture uses needles at specific points on the body to alleviate pain and treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions
  • Licensed acupuncturists work with primary care and other providers to create personalized healthcare plans
  • Several types of treatments are offered such as manual and electro acupuncture, various needling techniques and adjunct treatments such as cupping and gua sha
  • Diet and nutrition as well as exercise recommendations may also be part of the healthcare plan provided by your acupuncturist

Dry needling

  • Acupuncture technique use for the management of myofascial and musculoskeletal pain
  • Provided by licensed acupuncturist, medical doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists

To access care, ask your Primary Care team for a referral.

Laboratory and pathology

We offer blood tests and other advanced testing services to help you and your VA health care team monitor your health, find and understand any health problemsand make informed treatment decisions.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Phone

800-838-6331

Referral required?No

Walk-ins accepted?No

Our laboratories provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic testing services. We offer:

  • Study of blood, urine, and other bodily fluids for illness management
  • Testing for infectious diseases
  • Autopsy services

MOVE! weight management

Common conditions: overweight, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure

We offer easy-to-follow weight management plans backed by the latest science. Our experts can help you reduce health risks, prevent or reverse some diseasesand live a better—and even longer—life.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Phone

800-838-6331 x 2

Referral required?Yes

Walk-ins accepted?Yes

Schedule an appointment online

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MOVE! is a weight-management program designed to help you live a longer, healthier life. With the help of your MOVE! care team, you can eat a healthier diet, get more exercise, reduce your health risks, and improve your quality of life. The MOVE! program offers:

  • Weight-loss support groups to help you lose weight and keep it off
  • Healthy eating tips and cooking classes
  • Behavioral change strategies to help you live a healthier lifestyle

Learn more about MOVE!

Mental health care

Common conditions: addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD

If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. All VA health care facilities offer same-day help. You may qualify even without enrolling in VA health care.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Phone

781-687-2347

Referral required?Yes

Walk-ins accepted?Yes

Schedule an appointment online

Care we provide at VA Bedford

Our medical center and clinics provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a range of issues that may impact your mental health or emotional well-being. Our confidential outpatient services include individual and group therapy for:

  • Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression
  • Marriage and relationship problems
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Anxiety, addictive behaviors, and personality disorders
  • Aggressive or self-harming behaviors

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator

Nutrition, food, and dietary care

Our nutrition experts work closely with you and your care team to help make sure you’re getting the nutrition you need to get and stay as healthy as possible.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Referral required?No

Walk-ins accepted?No

Schedule an appointment online

Our nutrition expertswork closely with you and your care team to help with your nutrition and health concerns to help you stay as healthy as possible.

Care we provide at VA Bedford health care

We offer information, resources, and counseling on:

  • Cardiovascular and heart health
  • Chronic kidney disease, diabetes (including gestational diabetes)
  • Eating disorders
  • Gastrointestinal health
  • Women’s health nutrition
  • Weight management

Learn more about Nutrition and Food Services at VA Bedford health care.

Patient advocates

VA wants to make sure that you get the best possible care. If you need help finding care or getting problems resolved, please contact a patient advocate.

Contact information

Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA 01730

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Patient advocate support for this location is available by phone, mail, or via secure messaging in MyHealtheVet.

Phone

781-687-2000 x 2612

Referral required?No

Walk-ins accepted?No

Care we provide at VA Bedford

Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care at our health care facilities. They can:

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  • Help you get answers or address concerns with your care team
  • Advocate for patient and family rights
  • Serve as advocates for minority Veterans, women Veterans, and Veterans with disabilities
  • Offer specialized help to former prisoners of war and Veterans transitioning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND)

Learn more and connect with apatient advocate

Physical therapy, occupational therapy and kinesiotherapy

Physical therapy, occupational therapyand kinesiotherapy can help restore movement and function if you have been disabled by injury or disease.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Phone

800-838-6331 x 2

Referral required?Yes

Walk-ins accepted?Yes

Schedule an appointment online

If you’re living with or recovering from an injury, illness, or chronic condition that limits your mobility and independence, we can help. Our physical, occupational, and movement therapists combine therapeutic exercise, counseling, education, and training to help you improve your health and quality of life. Our services include:

  • Pain relief and joint mobilization
  • Movement and exercise therapies to improve your strength, endurance, balance, and coordination
  • Mobility assessment and training with wheelchairs, scooters, and walking devices
  • Life skills training and activities to help you maintain the highest level of independence and functionality
  • Aquatic therapy to manage chronic pain
  • Evaluation and treatment for a wide range of medical, orthopedic, psychosocial, and neurological conditions

Podiatry

Common conditions: arthritis, bunions, diabetic foot care, foot deformities, skin and nail conditions

Our podiatry specialists evaluate and treat a wide range of injuries, diseasesand disorders that affect your feet and ankles—from ingrown toenails to inflammation to diabetic foot ulcers.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Phone

800-838-6331

Referral required?Yes

Walk-ins accepted?No

Schedule an appointment online

After years of walking, running, marching, jumping, rappelling, and parachuting, many Veterans experience trouble with their feet and ankles. We can help treat those problems so you can continue to enjoy an active lifestyle. Our podiatry services include:

  • Arthritis care for inflamed, swollen, or damaged joints
  • Diabetic limb preservation and education along with diabetic shoe management
  • Orthotic management
  • Injections to reduce pain and swelling
  • Foot health maintenance procedures (bunion removal, resurfacing, and nail trimming)

Primary care

Your VA primary care provider will work closely with you to plan for all the care you need to stay healthy and well throughout your life, including immunizations and vaccinations. They will also work withfamily members or caregivers who support you.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Phone

800-838-6331

Referral required?No

Walk-ins accepted?No

A strong network of family and internal medicine specialists and services can offer you the best possible care. Internal medicine doctors (internists) prevent, diagnose, and treat adult diseases. Doctors who specialize in family medicine provide primary health care to the entire family. Your primary care team can coordinate the many services you receive such as:

  • Annual exams
  • Initial diagnoses
  • Preventive care
  • Patient and family health education
  • Labs and blood work
  • Women's health care
  • Radiology (services provided on the main hospital campus)
  • Telehealth

Except for medical emergencies, primary care is provided only through scheduled appointments.

Patient Care Line

The Patient Care Line is a very important part of primary care, providing ready access to the primary care team. Patients may use this system to communicate with the team, receive clinical advice or answers to questions, request renewal of medications, and to make, change, or cancel a clinic appointment. All patients enrolled in primary care have access to this service.

To reach the Patient Care Line, call800-838-6331--available 24/7.

  • Press 1 for the automated Pharmacy refill line
  • Press 2 to make, change, or cancel an appointment or to leave a message for your care team
  • Press 3 for Eligibility
  • Press 4 for Billing

Psychology

If you’re struggling with a mental health problem—or just need to talk with someone—we can help. We offer treatment and support such as therapy, alternative treatmentsand medications when needed.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed
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Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Phone

781-687-2347

Referral required?No

Walk-ins accepted?No

Schedule an appointment online

Our psychology teams offer consultation, evaluation, and treatment to help with a range of mental and behavioral health problems like:

  • Depression (including sadness and grief), anxiety (including worry and nervousness), and personality disorders
  • Addictive behaviors and substance abuse
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat-related stress disorder
  • Emotional issues like anger management and relationship challenges
  • Confused thinking, memory problems, and invasive thoughts or ideas
  • Aggressive or self-harming behaviors

Smoking and tobacco cessation

If you are trying to quit smoking or want to stop using tobacco, we can help you with support, resourcesand programs.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Contact your primary care provider for a consult or call us directly

Phone

781-687-2000 x 2250

Referral required?No

Walk-ins accepted?No

You can quit smoking or chewing tobacco. Our goal is to provide support and strategies to add to optional nicotine replacement therapy prescribed by your primary care doctor. These include:

  • FDA-approved medications to manage nicotine withdrawal and the urge to smoke.
  • Counseling in person or by phone
  • Tobacco Cessation Quitline for individual counseling and strategies
  • SmokefreeVET text message program for daily advice and interactive support
  • Stay Quit Coach mobile app to help you quit smoking and stay smoke-free

Learn more about how to quitand connect with a care coordinator.

Telehealth

With VA telehealth, you can get care from your health providers without having to travel. Get checkups and treatment, talk about your careand more—from home or elsewhere.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Talk to your provider about types of telehealth services available to your based on your condition and location.

Phone

800-838-6331

Referral required?Yes

Walk-ins accepted?No

We use the latest in secure digital technology to set up remote visits with our health care providers. We offer video conferencing, home telehealth services, and store-and-forward telehealth that lets you securely send your health information to experts at VA facilities. We offer telehealth visits with providers in:

  • Mental health
  • Retinal care (eye)
  • Bariatric surgery (visit remotely with your weight-loss surgery team before and after your operation)
  • Dermatology
  • Rehabilitation
  • Primary care

Learn more about telehealth

Women Veteran care

Common conditions: women's primary care, mental health, obstetrics and gynecology, pap smear, mammogram

We offer women’s health services to meet your specific needssuch asdisease screenings, mental health treatment, recovery from military sexual trauma, maternity careand female-specific medical equipment.

Contact information

  • Mon.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Tue.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Wed.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Thu.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Fri.8:00 a.m.to4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Phone

800-838-6331 x 2

Referral required?No

Walk-ins accepted?No

Schedule an appointment online

Our women's health program offers complete health care for women Veterans of all ages. Our primary care providers specialize in women’s health. They work closely with specialists in gynecology, obstetrics, female urology, oncology, medicine, radiology, surgery, and breast illness. Our services for women Veterans include:

  • Ultrasounds, mammograms, Pap and HPV tests
  • Mental health care and counseling
  • Lifestyle wellness services
  • Menopause treatment, including hormonal therapy
  • Family planning, contraceptive care, and infertility evaluation

Connect with a care coordinator

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