Franklin Street VA Clinic
Our community resource and referral center provides mental health care and telehealth services for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at our Franklin Street VA Clinic.
Location and contact information
Address
Phone numbers
Clinical hours
- Mon: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Prepare for your visit
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Cost: Free
Wheelchair availability: Wheelchairs are available 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
Beneficiary travel
Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport.
Masks may be required for Veterans, staff, and visitors in certain high-risk areas. Please check facility signage upon arrival to see if you need a mask.
Masks must be worn if:
- You have symptoms of a respiratory viral infection (for example, sore throat, runny nose, cough, or fever)
- You’ve had close contact with someone with known COVID-19 for 10 days post exposure
Ask and we will mask - Veterans or caregivers may request that employees wear a mask while seeing them.
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Health services offered here
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Mental health care
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
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
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. 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
- Aggressive or self-harming behaviors
To speak with Mental Health Service, call 202-745-8000, ext. 52367. In an emergency, call 202-745-8000, ext. 58156.
Pharmacy
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
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
Our pharmacy makes it easy to get medications and medical supplies. Here you can:
- Pick up new prescriptions in person
- Get prescriptions refilled by phone, mail or online
- Safely dispose of medicines
In order to focus on providing care for Veterans with urgent needs or new prescriptions, the pharmacy does not refill prescriptions in person. For instructions on how to refill a prescription by phone, mail or online, click here.
To speak to a pharmacy representative, call 202-745-8235.
Women Veteran care
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. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
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
Schedule an appointment onlineOur Women Veteran's 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
The Women’s Health Clinic is located on the first floor of the Washington DC VA Medical Center, in suite 1E-500. To contact the Women's Health Clinic, call 202-745-8582.