Operating status
Situation updates and information
Situation info
Sumner Tunnel is closed from July 5 to Aug. 5, 2024. The Sumner Tunnel/Route 1A South is situated between East Boston and the North End and takes drivers from Logan Airport to I-93/ Boston and points north. Patients, caregivers and staff driving to VA Boston from the north should allow for additional time to get to our facilities or seek alternative routes. For more information visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/sumner-tunnel-restoration-project-details-and-closure-schedule
Emergency information
Patient resources
Emergency: 911
Veterans Crisis Line: 988, select 1
24-hour nurse: 800-865-3384
Change your appointment: 800-865-3384
Media inquiries: 857-203-5879 or 800-865-3384, ext. 35879
National Veterans Helpline: 800-507-4571
Patient locator: 800-865-3384, select 0
Pharmacy refill: 857-364-4419 or 800-865-3384, follow prompts or select 44419
Staff locator: 800-865-3384, select 0
Telephone care: 800-865-3384
Local emergency resources