Stories | VA Coatesville Health Care

Eight weeks earlier Renè Toney’s situation was as bad as it had ever been. She had lost her job, her wife and almost lost her home and her life.

Veteran sitting on a bench outside under the shade of the trees.

After decades of avoiding facing the traumatic events she experienced in Kuwait and treating her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a medication-only treatment plan, this Veteran lost her job, her partner, and nearly lost her home and her life.

The veteran kneels next to her service dog.

A Vietnam Veteran with a distinguished combat record went to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in 1978 to document his exposure to Agent Orange and treat the health conditions he believes are connected to his service in Vietnam.

Veterans who experienced homelessness or near homelessness have one common message to their fellow Veterans who may find themselves in similar despair, “reach out to the VA right away, there is hope and you will get the help you need.”

The three veterans stand together facing the camera smiling.

After leaving the Navy, Eoighin McGilligan’s transition didn’t turn out as he had planned. Problems started piling up, his world started to cave in on him and he had difficulties finding housing for himself and his family of five children.

Veteran stands in front of the employee Veteran wall facing the camera.

Struggling with substance abuse, unable to quit drinking, and feeling hopeless and miserable, an Air Force Veteran arrives at the emergency room of her nearest VA hospital for help.

The Veteran is standing outside and looks into the camera smiling.

This U.S. Marine Corps Veteran couldn’t have predicted the impact of all the choices he made as he left the Marine Corps in 1967 but there is one that stands out as a really great decision.

A Veteran stands outside on the grounds of the VA and faces the camera.

A Veteran's initial frustration turns into a great experience.

Two portrait images. The one on the left shows him in civilian clothes with his arms crossed across his chest and the other in his Army uniform.

Community partners are recognized by Coatesville VA for their contributions to previously homeless Veterans.

Community partners pause for a picture surrounded by the leadership and social workers from the Coatesville VA Medical Center.

Excitement quickly turned to concern as a newcomer settled into their position as the County Court Coordinator for Veterans Treatment Court.

Briefer addresses attendees seated in a conference room.