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Causeway VA Clinic

The Causeway VA Clinic provides primary care and specialty services, including mental health, laboratory services, and more. Located in downtown Boston, the clinic offers quick and convenient primary care appointments. The clinic is easily accessible by the Green and Orange lines, and the commuter rail -- just two blocks from North Station.

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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

251 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114-2104

Phone numbers

Main phone: 617-248-1000
Mental health care: 617-248-1071

Clinical hours

  • Mon: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Tue: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Wed: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Thu: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Sat: Closed
  • Sun: Closed
Causeway VA Clinic

Prepare for your visit

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Cost: There is no free parking; patients must pay to use parking in the area or arrange for transportation. See transportation services below...

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

Flu season is here and the influenza vaccine can reduce your risk of associated illness and hospitalization. 

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Public transit

The clinic is easily accessible by the Green and Orange lines, and the commuter rail -- just two blocks from North Station.

DAV vans

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. See link below for more information...

Non-DAV van services

Many localities in the region provide other van services to Veterans. See link below for more information...

Shuttle service

There is a shuttle between Jamaica Plain and  Causeway. See link below for schedule...

Learn more about DAV, the Jamaica Plain / Causeway shuttle, and other transportation options.

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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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 problems and make informed treatment decisions.

Contact information

Hours
  • Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed
Appointments

Contact your Primary Care team or specialty provider for a referral.

Phone
617-248-1000

Referral required? Yes

Walk-ins accepted? Yes

Our laboratories provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic testing services. Our laboratory and pathology services include:

  • Study of blood, urine and other bodily fluids for illness management
  • Testing for infectious diseases
  • Cytopathology (study of unusual cells) and surgical pathology (study of tissue removed during surgery)
  • Autopsy services

Going to the lab for bloodwork?

When you visit one of our labs to have your blood drawn, you will be asked to present your VA identification card or other identification that has your full Social Security Number (SSN) on it. In addition, our phlebotomists are required to ask you to recite your full name and SSN as an extra measure of patient safety.

Please follow any dietary restrictions that your doctor may have requested -- such as fasting -- for your bloodwork.

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

Hours
  • Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Sat. Closed
  • Sun. Closed
Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule or cancel your appointment.

Phone
617-248-1071 800-273-8255 x 1

Referral required? No

Walk-ins accepted? No

Schedule an appointment online

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. You may even be able to get certain mental health care if you aren't otherwise eligible for VA health care. Same-day mental health care is available for Veterans who need it. 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
  • Substance use disorder
  • Aggressive or self-harming behaviors

In addition, specialized programs are available for returning Veterans and for women veterans. Inpatient care is also available for Veterans in need of intensive treatment. 

Our residential/transitional programs can provide temporary housing to Veterans while offering treatments for a wide range of mental health concerns.

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator

    Veterans in need of emergency assistance can call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1. Veterans can also the Emergency Department at the West Roxbury Campus 24/7.

    During normal business hours, Veterans can also be evaluated urgently at:

    Jamaica Plain Urgent Care Clinic, 857-364-5250

    Brockton Urgent Care Clinic, 774-826-2318

    West Roxbury Emergency Department, 857-203-5425 or 857-203-5426

    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 with family members or caregivers who support you.

    Contact information

    Hours
    • Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Sat. Closed
    • Sun. Closed
    Appointments

    Contact us to schedule, reschedule or cancel your appointment.

    Phone
    617-248-1000

    Referral required? No

    Walk-ins accepted? No

    Schedule an appointment online

    Primary Care provides ongoing, routine medical care for patients, such as:

    • Annual exams
    • Initial diagnoses
    • Preventive care
    • Patient and family health education

    Your primary care team also coordinates many other care and services you may receive, including:

    • Labs and blood work
    • Mental health care
    • Women's health care
    • Radiology and other diagnostic imagery
    • Social services
    • Telehealth
    • Other specialty care and services

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

    Emergency Services are provided only by the Emergency Department on the West Roxbury campus. However, for urgent conditions that are appropriate to be treated on an outpatient basis in a primary care clinical setting, same-day or next-day appointments in primary care are available.

    Patient Call Center

    The Patient Call Center 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 or change a clinic appointment. All patients enrolled in primary care have access to this service.

    To reach the Patient Call Center, dial 1-800-865-3384 -- available 24 hours per day.

    Suicide prevention

    Call our Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1 for free, private help anytime 24/7. Our local suicide prevention coordinators can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.

    Contact information

    Hours
    • Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Sat. Closed
    • Sun. Closed
    Appointments

    Call our Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 and press 1 for help anytime, 24/7. Our local suicide prevention coordinators can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.

    Phone
    617-248-1000

    Referral required? No

    Walk-ins accepted? Yes

    Schedule an appointment online

    We work with behavioral health providers and community organizations to help you and your family during times of crisis. We offer:

    • Suicide prevention care coordinators
    • Suicide prevention case managers
    • Gun safety locks

    Mental health services at VA Boston offer same-day access to mental health care for Veterans who need it. Our emergency department on the West Roxbury campus is also open 24/7 for Veterans with urgent mental health care needs outside of regular business hours.

    Additionally, VA offers mobile apps that support many aspects of mental health and wellness. Visit https://mobile.va.gov/appstore/mental-health to learn more. 

    Veterans and their loved ones can always call VA’s Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat at www.veteranscrisisline.net, or text 838255, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

    Learn more and 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 care and more—from home or elsewhere.

    Contact information

    Hours
    • Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Sat. Closed
    • Sun. Closed
    Appointments

    Contact your primary care provider for a telehealth referral.

    Phone
    617-248-1000

    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 specialties such as:

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

    Telehealth is just one of the virtual care technologies we offer. Click here  to learn more about Connected Care resources, which offer greater convenience and empower you to take charge of your health care from the comfort of your home. 

    Whole health

    Whole health puts you at the center of care, rather than your illnesses or conditions. We work with you to develop a personalized health plan based on your values, needs, and goals.

    Contact information

    Hours
    • Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Sat. Closed
    • Sun. Closed
    Appointments

    Contact us to schedule, reschedule or cancel your appointment.

    Phone
    857-203-4876

    Talk with your Healthcare team about what you want your health for. Share your values, needs, and goals.

    Try any of the services below offered by Whole Health team members:

    • Explore “what matters most to you” with a Whole Health Partner
    • Attend a Veteran-led 45-minute “Introduction to Whole Health” class
    • Participate in a 9 week “Taking Charge of Your Life & Health” group
    • Partner with a Health Coach for support in behavioral changes towards healthy living
    • Join Ompractice for LIVE virtual Tai Chi, Yoga, and other wellness classes

    Watch this video about Whole Health.

    Ask your healthcare team for a referral OR call 857-203-4876.

    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 needs such as disease screenings, mental health treatment, recovery from military sexual trauma, maternity care and female-specific medical equipment.

    Contact information

    Hours
    • Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Sat. Closed
    • Sun. Closed
    Women Veterans Program Manager
    800-865-3384x 45994
    National VA Women Veterans Call Center
    855-829-6636
    Appointments

    Contact us to schedule, reschedule or cancel your appointment.

    Phone
    617-248-1000

    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 and 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

    Learn more and connect with the Women Veterans Program Manager. 

    Women Veterans Call Center

    The Women Veterans Call Center provides women Veterans information about VA services and resources, benefits and eligibility. The toll-free line is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time and on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Please see the Women Veterans Call Center website or call 855-VA-WOMEN -- 855-829-6636. Call, chat or text are all available.

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