Community VA Clinics Situation Update for June 3, 2020

Due to continued civic demonstrations throughout the Chicago land area, the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will operate at a limited capacity and will remain as such until further notice. To ensure the safety of Veterans and staff, this change in service will include all Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Lakeside, Auburn Gresham, Chicago Heights and Crown Point, IN. The emergency department, inpatient services and operating rooms will remain open at the main facility (820 S. Damen Ave). Patients with appointments will be rescheduled. If you have any questions about your appointment, please call 888-569-5282.

https://www.chicago.va.gov/CHICAGO/emergency/index.asp

Parent Facility
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Notice
Jesse Brown VA will operate at a limited capacity. Community clinics will be closed.
Community Based Outpatient Clinics
Auburn-Gresham (Chicago), Illinois Closed
Jesse Brown VA will operate at a limited capacity. Community clinics will be closed.
Chicago Heights, Illinois Closed
Jesse Brown VA will operate at a limited capacity. Community clinics will be closed.
Lakside, Illinois Closed
Jesse Brown VA will operate at a limited capacity. Community clinics will be closed.
Crown Point, Indiana Closed
Jesse Brown VA will operate at a limited capacity. Community clinics will be closed.

Telephone Numbers

  • Emergency: 911
  • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
  • 24 Hour Nurse: 1-800-591-4815
  • Change Your Appointment: 1-800-591-4815, press 1 or 1-888-569-5282
  • Media Inquiries: 312-569-6402
  • National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
  • Patient Locator: 312-569-8387 or
    1-800-591-4815
  • Pharmacy Refill: 312-569-8387, option 2 or 1-888-878-6888
  • Staff Locator: Not Available
  • Telephone Care: 1-800-591-4815