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Hot Springs VA Medical Center

Our hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health, nutrition, addiction and substance abuse treatment, kidney dialysis, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at Hot Springs VA Medical Center. Urgent Care Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm (MDT), Closed on Weekends.

Location and contact information

  • 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

500 North Fifth Street
Hot Springs, SD 57747-1480

Phone numbers

Main phone: 605-745-2000
Mental health care: 605-347-2511

Clinical hours

  • Mon: 24/7
  • Tue: 24/7
  • Wed: 24/7
  • Thu: 24/7
  • Fri: 24/7
  • Sat: 24/7
  • Sun: 24/7
Hot Springs VA Medical Center

Prepare for your visit

Click on a topic for more details.

Cost: Free

Wheelchair availability: Hot Springs VA Medical Center campus has wheelchairs upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building. 

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 your county

Local transit services

South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT)

Other services

Paratransit service (p.r.n. Health Service)

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

In the spotlight at VA Black Hills health care

Health services offered here

Click on a service for more details like location, contact, and appointment information.

Addiction and substance use care

We can help you overcome substance use problems from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. We match our services—like counseling, group therapy or medication—to your specific needs.

Contact information

Hours
  • Mon. 24/7
  • Tue. 24/7
  • Wed. 24/7
  • Thu. 24/7
  • Fri. 24/7
  • Sat. 24/7
  • Sun. 24/7
Appointments

Phone

Referral required? Yes

Walk-ins accepted? No

Our Mission is to provide the appropriate range of effective clinical services to meet the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of those entrusted to our care. Our goal is to help you learn how to cope with life stressors without the use of alcohol or drugs; and to assist you acquiring relapse prevention skills.

The residential ADS program is an 8 week intense program within the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (Domiciliary).

Services Provided:

  • Female specific services
  • OEF/OIF specific programming
  • Co-morbid conditions
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Behavioral treatment groups
  • Motivational counseling
  • Integrated therapy for substance Use Disorder/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • 12 Step Facilitation
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy for relapse prevention

Criteria: Veterans of all eras are eligible for the Residential Substance Abuse Program.  Veterans must be willing to actively participate in their treatment.  A phone screen will be conducted to see if the Veteran meets criteria specific for the Hot Springs program.

Learn more about our VA treatment programs

Audiology and speech

Common conditions: tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, vestibular conditions, swallowing conditions
We diagnose and treat conditions affecting your hearing, speech or balance. These include hearing loss, tinnitus (noise or ringing the ears) and dizziness—also speech, language, voice or swallowing disorders.

Contact information

Hours
  • Mon. 24/7
  • Tue. 24/7
  • Wed. 24/7
  • Thu. 24/7
  • Fri. 24/7
  • Sat. 24/7
  • Sun. 24/7
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

Referral required? Yes

Walk-ins accepted? Yes

Schedule an appointment online

Audiology provides comprehensive hearing examinations, Compensation and Pension examinations, hearing aid fittings and repairs, balance evaluations, and tinnitus assessments and cochlear implant management. 

COVID-19 vaccines

Common conditions: coronavirus, COVID-19
We offer COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans enrolled in VA health care. This includes Veterans who live or travel outside of the U.S. and are eligible for the VA Foreign Medical Program.

Contact information

Hours
  • Mon. 24/7
  • Tue. 24/7
  • Wed. 24/7
  • Thu. 24/7
  • Fri. 24/7
  • Sat. 24/7
  • Sun. 24/7
Appointments

Your VA health care team will contact you if you’re eligible to get a vaccine during this time. As the supply of vaccine increases, we'll work with our care teams to let Veterans know their options.

Phone

Referral required? No

Walk-ins accepted? Yes

Care we provide at VA Black Hills Health Care System

  • COVID-19 vaccines for all Veterans, their spouses and caregivers and our staff

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at VA

Nephrology

Common conditions: Dialysis, kidney disease, high blood pressure, hypertension
Our specialists offer you advanced care for kidney-related diseases like chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure and fluid and electrolyte problems. We also provide dialysis and related support.

Contact information

Hours
  • Mon. 24/7
  • Tue. 24/7
  • Wed. 24/7
  • Thu. 24/7
  • Fri. 24/7
  • Sat. 24/7
  • Sun. 24/7
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

Referral required? No

Walk-ins accepted? No

Care we provide at VA Black Hills Health Care System

Our team of kidney doctors (nephrologists) actively manage all aspects of adult kidney disease, kidney and bladder stones, renal hypertension (high blood pressure caused by kidney disease), and mineral and bone disorders. We provide inpatient and outpatient services, like:

  • Dialysis preparation and referral
  • Home patient monitoring
  • Kidney transplant evaluation
  • Kidney disease education

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

Hours
  • Mon. 24/7
  • Tue. 24/7
  • Wed. 24/7
  • Thu. 24/7
  • Fri. 24/7
  • Sat. 24/7
  • Sun. 24/7
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

Referral required? No

Walk-ins accepted? No

Care we provide at VA Black Hills Health Care System

Our registered dietitians can help you maintain or improve your health with good nutrition tailored to your needs. Through group, individual, and telehealth sessions, we provide nutrition education and counseling in areas such as:

  • Cardiovascular and heart health
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Diabetes (including gestational diabetes)
  • Eating disorders and digestive health
  • Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition
  • Weight management

Pharmacy

Our specialists provide a full range of services to help you get and understand your prescription medicines and supplies. You can refill VA prescriptions online, by phone or by mail.

Contact information

Hours
  • Mon. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tue. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wed. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thu. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed
Call Center
877-339-6837
Appointments

Phone

Referral required? Yes

Walk-ins accepted? Yes

Schedule an appointment online

Care we provide at VA Black Hills Health Care System

Our pharmacy provides you and other Veterans with convenient, efficient service to make it easy to get your medications and medical supplies. You can:

  • Pick up new prescriptions in person
  • Refill prescriptions online and by phone or mail
  • Safely dispose of medicines

Learn more about our pharmacy

Returning service member care

If you’re returning from military service, we can help you readjust to civilian life and get started with VA health care. We can also help connect you with programs like mental health services and education and career counseling.

Contact information

Hours
  • Mon. 24/7
  • Tue. 24/7
  • Wed. 24/7
  • Thu. 24/7
  • Fri. 24/7
  • Sat. 24/7
  • Sun. 24/7
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

Referral required? No

Walk-ins accepted? Yes

Schedule an appointment online

Care we provide at VA Black Hills Health Care System

We can help you readjust to civilian life if you’re returning from military service, on active duty, or an activated National Guard or Reserve member. Talk to one of our care coordinators about how to best use your health care benefits.

  • Polytrauma care (if you have multiple traumatic injuries)
  • Counseling and rehabilitation
  • Mental and behavioral health services
  • Family benefits counseling and assistance
  • Referral assistance

Learn more and connect with a coordinator

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