VA Central California Health Care System

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

December 2025 Featured Mobile App

Mindfulness Coach was developed to help Veterans, Service members, and others learn how to practice mindfulness. The app provides a gradual, self-guided training program designed to help you understand and adopt a simple mindfulness practice. Mindfulness Coach also offers a library of information about mindfulness, 12 audio-guided mindfulness exercises, a growing catalog of additional exercises available for free download, goal-setting and tracking, a mindfulness mastery assessment to help you track your progress over time, customizable reminders, and access to other support and crisis resources.

Source: https://mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach

Video to share: https://youtu.be/XSQntf2uPnc

12/18/2025

The holidays are often a time of joy and celebration, but they can also bring feelings of anxiety for some.

No matter what you’re experiencing, VA treatments and resources are available: Mentalhealth.va.gov/anxiety/treatment.asp

12/18/2025

12/18/2025

Hear how the Homeless program at VA Central California Health Care System is making a difference in the lives of unsheltered Veterans.

ABC30 Reporter Ana Torrea interviewed VA Homeless Program Coordinator Siobhan Edmonds who shared information about our services as well as highlights from our “VA Home for the Holidays” Homeless Veteran Surge Event held in conjunction with community partners on December 10, 2025. The surge exceeded expectations by identifying 11 homeless Veterans now on a path to permanent housing and enrolled in VA health care.

If you know of a Veteran in need of shelter, please let them know they can access services through the VA’s Walk-In Clinic on the 2nd floor of Building 27 (Independence Building) Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm at 2615 East Clinton Avenue in Fresno.

More veterans are getting off the streets and into permanent housing, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

12/18/2025

This is a live event. We invite you to join us for an update on our healthcare system.

12/17/2025

Tune in to ABC30 today at 4:30 p.m. to hear how VA Central California Health Care System is making a difference in the lives of unsheltered Veterans.

ABC30 Reporter Ana Torrea interviewed VA Homeless Program Coordinator Siobhan Edmonds who shared highlights from our “VA Home for the Holidays” Homeless Veteran Surge Event on December 10, 2025. The surge exceeded expectations by identifying 11 homeless Veterans now on a path to permanent housing and enrolled in VA health care.

This remarkable achievement shows what’s possible when compassion, teamwork, and mission come together. We’re deeply grateful to our Homeless Veteran Program team, Enrollment and Eligibility staff, and our County, City, and Veterans Service Organization partners.

Surge photos courtesy: Sierra Brady, MSN, CNS/Nursing Edu., RN
Head Nurse/Manager, Social Work-Nursing Dept. at VA Central California Health Care System

12/17/2025

Veterans, we hope you will join us for our virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, December 17th. Call in at (833) 998-1748. Or log in at https://access.live/VAFresno.

We hold these Veteran Town Halls every month. It's your chance to connect directly with our health care system leadership and subject matter experts. You'll be able to get updates on our services and have your questions answered.

12/16/2025

12/15/2025

Physical Therapy Services Now Available at VA's Visalia Clinic

We are pleased to announce the launch of Physical Therapy Services on the 2nd floor of the VA Clinic in Visalia. Service began on Monday, December 8th.

Dr. Asad Aziz and Mr. Arturo Castro (pictured) are now providing care to our South Valley Veterans. Our Physical Therapy team is dedicated to helping Veterans regain strength, improve mobility, and manage pain through personalized treatment plans. Whether you are recovering from surgery, living with chronic pain, or working toward better balance and function, we are here to support your goals.

We are located at 500 North Santa Fe Street in Visalia. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the clinic at (559) 684-8703.