VA Central California Health Care System

VA Central California Health Care System VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS), located in Fresno, California, is part of VA Sie
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VACCHCS has 40,000 Veterans currently enrolled for health care eligibility and serves more than 28,000 Veterans in six counties in California’s San Joaquin Valley. The six counties include Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Merced and Mariposa. Three Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Merced, Tulare and Oakhurst support the wide catchment area served by the health care system. VACCHCS CBOCs use Telehealth services to increase access to specialty care such as neurology, diabetes and nutritional consultation, dermatology, wound care, mental health and other services.

VA Su***de Prevention Conference - Register NowOur Mental Health Team at VA Central California invites Veterans, familie...
09/03/2025

VA Su***de Prevention Conference - Register Now

Our Mental Health Team at VA Central California invites Veterans, families, and providers to join us for a day of connection, collaboration, and hope.
We are hosting a FREE daylong conference at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District on Friday, September 12, 2025. The conference will feature: inspiring speakers, breakout sessions, and a prevention panel.
You can join in-person or online. For more information, contact our Community Engagement Program Coordinator Derric Brown at (559) 285-2489.
Lunch will be provided. So we ask that you register at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../better-together-suicide...

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Annie is a VA text messaging service that empowers Veterans to take an active role in their health care by sending vario...
08/29/2025

Annie is a VA text messaging service that empowers Veterans to take an active role in their health care by sending various automated self-care reminders. Messages you receive from Annie can include reminders to take your medication, tips for reducing stress, instructions to prepare for your health care appointments, and more. Annie can also send general broadcast messages from your VA medical center or on topics of interest to you.

Information that you send to Annie is available to your clinical team. You can also see graphs of your measurements and all your messages in the online version of Annie for Veterans.
Annie helps you take charge of your health, one text at a time … and the app is free!

This app accesses your VA Electronic Health Record and, for your security, requires you to enter ID.me or Login.gov account credentials. Learn how to get your secure sign-in account.

Annie for Veteran VIDEO: https://tinyurl.com/3fenb5u9
Annie for Veteran app: https://mobile.va.gov/app/annie-veterans

A reminder to Veterans -- Tomorrow (Aug 29) is the deadline to submit your application to have your name engraved on th...
08/28/2025

A reminder to Veterans -- Tomorrow (Aug 29) is the deadline to submit your application to have your name engraved on the “Walk of Honor” at VA Fresno.

It’s open to ALL Veterans who honorably served in the armed forces during peacetime, time of war, overseas, stateside, no matter whether they are alive or deceased.

Please click on the link below to download an application. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, August 29, 2025.
https://www.va.gov/central-california.../events/81161/

If you have any questions, please take a look at the FAQs on the application. You can also call or email the Center for Development and Civic Engagement at (559) 228-5364 or V21FREwalkofhonor@va.gov.

08/28/2025

Listen to our Veterans Town Hall.

Veterans meet virtually to ask questions of the leadership team at VA Central California Health Care System.

Veterans, we want to hear from YOU!Join us TONIGHT for our Veterans Town Hall from 5-6 pm. You can access the virtual e...
08/27/2025

Veterans, we want to hear from YOU!

Join us TONIGHT for our Veterans Town Hall from 5-6 pm. You can access the virtual event by phone or online.
• Get the latest updates on our programs and services
• Learn more about our On-Demand services
• Ask your questions directly to our leadership team during the live Q&A

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged. Please join us by phone at (833) 998-1748 or online at https://access.live/VAFresno.

Your voice matters - and we’re here to listen.

VA Su***de Prevention Conference - Register NowOur Mental Health Team here at VA Central California invites Veterans, fa...
08/26/2025

VA Su***de Prevention Conference - Register Now

Our Mental Health Team here at VA Central California invites Veterans, families, and providers to join us for a day of connection, collaboration, and hope. We are hosting a daylong conference at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District on Friday, September 12, 2025. The conference is called “How We Serve: Better Together.” The day will feature: inspiring speakers, breakout sessions, and a prevention panel.
You can join in-person or online. For more information, contact our Community Engagement Program Coordinator Derric Brown at (559) 285-2489.
Lunch will be provided. So we ask that you register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/better-together-suicide-prevention-conference-tickets-1438578068729?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Please like and share.

Annie is a VA text messaging service that empowers Veterans to take an active role in their health care by sending vario...
08/25/2025

Annie is a VA text messaging service that empowers Veterans to take an active role in their health care by sending various automated self-care reminders. Messages you receive from Annie can include reminders to take your medication, tips for reducing stress, instructions to prepare for your health care appointments, and more. Annie can also send general broadcast messages from your VA medical center or on topics of interest to you.

Information that you send to Annie is available to your clinical team. You can also see graphs of your measurements and all your messages in the online version of Annie for Veterans.

Annie helps you take charge of your health, one text at a time … and the app is free!

This app accesses your VA Electronic Health Record and, for your security, requires you to enter ID.me or Login.gov account credentials. Learn how to get your secure sign-in account.

Annie for Veteran VIDEO: https://tinyurl.com/3fenb5u9

Annie for Veteran app: https://mobile.va.gov/app/annie-veterans

Attention Veterans: Important Notice About MyHealtheVetThe MyHealtheVet website is currently experiencing technical issu...
08/25/2025

Attention Veterans: Important Notice About MyHealtheVet

The MyHealtheVet website is currently experiencing technical issues. As a result, you may encounter difficulties signing on or accessing certain tools and features.
https://www.va.gov/sign-in/?application=mhv&to=home&oauth=false

Our IT team is actively working to resolve these issues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time.

If you have urgent medical needs or questions, please reach out to your healthcare provider directly. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your understanding and for your service. 🇺🇸

Our Hearts of Gold Celebration was held in the auditorium at VA Fresno, honoring the extraordinary contributions of our ...
08/23/2025

Our Hearts of Gold Celebration was held in the auditorium at VA Fresno, honoring the extraordinary contributions of our volunteers and donors. Staff, Veterans, and guests gathered to recognize more than 10,800 hours of volunteer service and $990,460.00 in generous donations that enriched programs and care for Veterans. The awards ceremony, hosted by our Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) was followed by dinner in the breezeway. We are tremendously thankful! We could not do our work without them.

Veterans Fall-In – September 5You’re invited to Veterans Fall-In, a monthly resource fair designed just for Veterans! ...
08/20/2025

Veterans Fall-In – September 5

You’re invited to Veterans Fall-In, a monthly resource fair designed just for Veterans!

• VA Fresno Auditorium
• 2615 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA
• Friday, September 5
• 1:00–2:00 PM

Hosted by VACCHCS Homeless Veterans Community Employment Services, this free event connects Veterans with valuable resources to support your transition and well-being. Each month brings something new - and September will be no exception!

• Explore employment opportunities
• Learn about housing options
• Get help with service connections

Whether you’re looking for support, connections, or next steps - we’re here to help. No appointment necessary. This is a space where Veterans “Fall In” together - stronger, supported, and never alone.

Pictured: VACCHCS Vocational Development Specialist Chris Mireles (U.S. Marine Corps Veteran) and Vocational Rehab Development Specialist Gonzalo Aldape (U.S. Army Veteran)

For more info, contact VACCHCS Vocational Development Specialist Chris Mireles at (559) 260-5276 or mailto:Christopher.Mireles@va.gov

Veterans, we want to hear from YOU!Join us for our next Veterans Town Hall on Wednesday, August 27, from 5-6 pm. You can...
08/19/2025

Veterans, we want to hear from YOU!

Join us for our next Veterans Town Hall on Wednesday, August 27, from 5-6 pm. You can access the virtual event by phone or online,📱💻

• Get the latest updates on our programs and services
• Learn more about our On-Demand services
• Ask your questions directly to our leadership team during the live Q&A

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged. Please join us by phone at (833) 998-1748 or online at https://access.live/VAFresno.

Your voice matters - and we’re here to listen.

Now Open – Visalia Eye Clinic Optometry Services!Starting today (August 18) Veterans in the South Valley can now access ...
08/18/2025

Now Open – Visalia Eye Clinic Optometry Services!

Starting today (August 18) Veterans in the South Valley can now access optometry services at the VA Clinic in Visalia. Appointments are available and ready to book!

Location:
Visalia VA Clinic – Optometry Service
500 N. Santa Fe Street

To schedule an appointment:
Call (559) 225-6100 x 3247

Clinic Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We’re excited to bring high-quality eye care closer to home for our Veterans.

Address

VA Central CA Health Care System, 2615 E. Clinton Avenue
Fresno, CA
93703

Telephone

+15592285364

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